A review by carolynnjeann
Miss Rita, Mystery Reader by Kristen Wixted, Sam Donovan

5.0

An amazing, inclusive, and sparkly picture book for young readers! Tori is non-binary and is very excited for their father to come to story time in his drag persona, Miss Rita! The pair get ready together while two adorable cats, Marsha P and Sylvia, tag along with them. Tori suddenly becomes worrisome, afraid that not everyone will be accepting of Miss Rita. The solution? Tori brings drag to their classroom, allowing everyone who wants to, dress up in sparkly jewelry and colorful wigs! An important read for kids (and parents) who do not understand drag story time or have never had one. Drag is not a crime and should be celebrated for the art it is! I mean come on now, their names are Miss Rita Book and Tori Teller. ART.