Overview
From the acclaimed actor and Stonewall Honorāwinning author of The Best at It, Maulik Pancholy, comes a new middle grade novel about a gay Indian American boy who learns the power of using his voice. For fans of Merci SuĆ”rez Changes Gears and Better Nate Than Ever.
Thirteen-year-old Nikhil Shah is the beloved voice actor for Raj Reddy on the hit animated seriesĀ Raj Reddy in Outer Space. But being a star on TV doesnāt mean you have everything figured out behind the scenes. . . .
When his mom temporarily moves them to the small town in Ohio where she grew up to take care of Nikhilās sick grandfather, Nikhil feels as out of orbit as his character.
Nikhilās fame lands him the lead in the school musical, but heās terrified that everyone will realize heās a fraud once they find out he canāt sing. And when a group of conservative parents start to protest, making it clear theyāre not happy with an openly gay TV star being in the starring role, Nikhil feels like his life would be easier if only he could be Raj Reddy full-time.
Then Nikhil wakes up one morning and hears a crack in his voice, which means his job playing Raj will have to come to an end. Life on earth is way more complicated than life on television. And some mysteriesālike new friendships or a sick grandparent or finding the courage to speak out about whatās rightādonāt wrap up neatly between commercial breaks.
This book title, Nikhil Out Loud, ISBN: 9780063091924, by Maulik Pancholy, published by HarperCollins (October 11, 2022) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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