With the Academy Awards just over a week away, now feels like a good time to celebrate books about the theater. Here’s a new favorite of mine – UPSTAGED by my friend Diana Harmon Asher. It’s for middle-grade readers – or anybody who once dreamed of, or still remembers, performing in a school play. I loved the themes of self-confidence, acceptance, courage, and empathy. An uplifting read that feels right for the moment!
