If You’re a Drag Queen and You Know It

PreS-Gr 2–The creators of The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish return with another remix of a story time staple, glamming up “If You’re Happy and You Know It” by replacing actions like “clap your hands” and “stomp your feet” with flourishes one might find onstage at the local drag club. Readers are encouraged to strike a pose, shake their bums, and shout “Yesss, Queen!” The illustrations showcase a wide-eyed, stylized, and diverse assortment of colorful queens. Each sashays and slays in a fabulous gown that would fit in at Brazil’s Carnival or perhaps the French Revolution. Queens are depicted in a wide variety of skin tones, body types, and physical abilities, complemented by vivid background settings. The author serves on the board of Drag Queen Story Hour, an organization that champions diversity; this book fits that mission. This couture coterie depicts an environment in which all are welcome, and anything goes.