The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
Publisher Information: New York, NY: First Second (2018)
Summary: Sebastian's secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant dressmaker Frances --- one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this boy wears dresses. But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone's secret weapon means being a secret. Forever. How long can Frances defer her dreams to protect her friend? Jen Wang weaves an exuberantly romantic tale of identity, young love, art, and family. A fairy tale for any age, The Prince and the Dressmaker will steal your heart.
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Links of Interest:
Author website: jenwang.net
Educator's guide: HERE
Author interview: HERE
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