It's time for Taylor Parker to come out about a lot of things.
When Taylor is accepted as a finalist for a diverse writers' internship at Saturday Night Live, it turns her life upside down. And if Taylor wants a shot at winning, she'll have to come out about both of her secrets: she wants to be a comedian ... and she's a lesbian.
The only thing keeping Taylor from self-combusting is her pining for Salem's most bewitching actress — out and proud classmate, Charlotte Grey. So when Taylor finds herself sitting opposite Charlotte in a breakfast diner booth to discuss a school project, Taylor's simmering need to tell everyone exactly who she is and what she wants burns hotter than ever ...
“The Comedienne’s Guide to Pride is a deeply relatable and hilarious queer rom-com that will make you laugh, cry and leave you wanting more. The novel bursts at the seams with punchy humour, charming romance and authentic queer characters. A superb debut for YA readers aged 14+.”
— Better Reading
“Thomson’s laugh-out-loud debut, buoyed by the teens’ heartwarming romance and Taylor’s sardonic, aspiring-comic voice, deftly intertwines the sometimes conflicting paths to chasing one’s dreams and being oneself.”
— Publishers Weekly
“The only phrase you’ll need to get this debut into the hands of avid YA readers will be ‘Sapphic rom-com’—but there’s a lot more to this novel that will capture a reader’s interest and heart. It is a celebration of funny women throughout the ages.”
— Books+Publishing