THE PROM

Written by Saundra Mitchell
with Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin & Matthew Sklar

Published by Viking Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House

Released September 10, 2019

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Kirkus Reviews

“A satisfying story that celebrated the magic of first love in beautiful and apt prose, skewers homophobia with cleverness…An enjoyable, fast-paced, and topical take on prom drama.”

Booklist

“In this novel adaptation from the original Broadway musical, Mitchell transforms Emma and Alyssa’s story from the stage to the page elo- quently. Through the girls’ alternating first-person narratives, Mitchell provides differing perspectives on the coming-out experience as she conveys how Emma, a lesbian, faces homophobia from her peers as the direct result of religion, and how Alyssa, who’s also a lesbian, combats questions pertaining to the validity of her sexuality. A delightful read.”

Kasie West, author of P.S. I Like You and By Your Side

“The Prom is a modern-day Footloose— a teen takes on a small town for the right to dance. It’s heartbreaking, hopeful, romantic, and witty! I turned the last page with a smile on my face and hope in my soul.”

Rachel Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author of Her Royal Highness

“The Prom is everything you’d want your own prom to be— magical, unique, and fun as all get-out. A sparkly delight of a book!”

Amy Rose Capetta, author of the Brilliant Death duology

“With quick wit, clear-eyed honesty, and an earnest love story, The Prom won me over and then some. It will make you want to cheer for Emma and Alyssa, stand up for equal- ity, and dance all night.”