Dragging Mason County

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A laugh-out-loud YA debut that examines the realities of small-town queer life and celebrates the transformative power of dragperfect for fans of RuPauls Drag Race and Pumpkin.

Peter Thompkins needs a public image overhaul. After a tense confrontation with one of the few other queer kids in his small-town high school, rumors about him are becoming more elaborate by the day. Meanwhile, his best friend Alan (aka teen drag queen Aggie Culture) is throwing Mason Countys debut Drag Extravaganza. Although Peter is a self-described dragnostic, he decides to help produce the show, hoping to prove that he isnt a self-hating gay. In the process, he finds himself facing down angry guard dogs, angrier bigots, and a very high-strung church lady. As backlash grows, Peter begins to wonder whether he's setting fire to his already damaged reputation and if his friendship with Alan will survive past curtain call.

At turns touching, sharply funny, and a little absurd, Dragging Mason County explores the pains and pleasures of queer community through one teens journey to self-acceptance.

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"Fast, witty, and full of heart, Dragging Mason County is an unflinching reflection of the prickly realities of small-town queer adolescence." Alexandra Mae Jones, author of The Queen of Junk Island
"Painfully relatable and bitingly funny, Dragging Mason County is a timely tale of friendship, self-acceptance, and the importance of proper contouring." Kevin Christopher Snipes, author of Milo and Marcos at the End of the World
"A book filled with big heels, big laughs, and a big heart. Dragging Mason County reminds us about the importance of community, the need for visibilityregardless of where you liveand the courage it takes to be yourself." Brian Francis, author of Fruit

Author Bio

CURTIS CAMPBELL is a Toronto-based writer born and raised in rural Ontario. You can sometimes find him in drag as Alanis Percocet.