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Noteworthy

By Riley Redgate
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In Noteworthy by Riley Redgate, Jordan Sun, a student at a performing arts school, struggles to find her place due to her contralto voice, which excludes her from female musical theatre roles. Desperate and driven to perform, she auditions for an all-male a cappella group disguised as a boy. As she navigates her dual identity, she faces challenges of friendship, identity, and acceptance, all while dealing with the complexities of her personal and artistic life.
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If you enjoy stories about self-discovery and breaking stereotypes, you might find this young adult novel captivating. It's perfect for those interested in themes of identity, music, and the challenges of fitting in, all wrapped up in a humorous and heartfelt narrative.

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In this timely YA novel, a teenage girl disguises herself as a boy to sneak into a competitive, all-male a cappella octet

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It's the start of Jordan Sun's junior year at the Kensington-Blaine Boarding School for the Performing Arts. Unfortunately, she's an Alto 2, which—in the musical theatre world—is sort of like being a vulture in the wild: She has a spot in the ecosystem, but nobody's falling over themselves to express their appreciation. So it's no surprise when she gets shut out of the fall musical for the third year straight.

But then the school gets a mass email: A spot has opened up in the Sharpshooters, Kensington's elite a cappella octet. Worshiped... revered... all male. Desperate to prove herself, Jordan auditions in her most convincing drag, and it turns out that Jordan Sun, Tenor 1, is exactly what the Sharps are looking for.

Noteworthy by Riley Redgate is a captivating exploration of identity and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of a prestigious arts school.

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Noteworthy by Riley Redgate receives praise for its smart critique of gender roles and identity, wrapped in a fun high-school setting filled with rivalries and romance. Critics highlight the novel's exploration of privilege and personal agency, resonating with readers who feel like outsiders in their own lives. The book's themes of self-discovery and breaking gender norms are particularly commended, and its vivid portrayal of the a cappella world adds richness to the story.

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ISBN: 9781419723735

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 May 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 550g

Pages: 400

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Riley Redgate Young Adult

About the Author

Riley Redgate graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, with a degree in economics. Noteworthy is her second novel. She currently lives and writes in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Visit the author at rileyredgate.com.

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