First published 2013
Callie loves theater and dreams of being in her school's production. When she realizes her singing voice won't get her on stage as a performer, she pivots to set design instead. She commits to building a stage worthy of Broadway despite working with almost no budget. Callie faces one challenge after another. She knows nothing about carpentry or construction. Ticket sales keep dropping. The production team argues constantly and can't agree on basic decisions. Then two charming brothers join the cast, adding romantic complications to an already chaotic situation. As opening night approaches, Callie must navigate friendship drama, her first experiences with crushes, and the everyday struggles that make adolescence feel overwhelming. The school play becomes a backdrop for all the small but significant moments that define growing up.
Genres: fiction, drama, art, adolescence
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: first-crush, found-family
240 pages · Paperback · Scholastic