Baby Drag Queen
C.A. Tanaka
About this book
Key Selling Points A transgender teen enters a youth drag contest in hopes of supporting his mother who is struggling financially. The story explores themes of self-esteem and friendship. An important addition to the small but growing number of books with trans main characters. The author is a transmasculine, multiracial author with lived experience in the queer community. Enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.
Censorship history
Baby Drag Queen was banned or restricted in United States in 2025 for its LGBTQ+ themes and positive depiction of queer identity, as well as immorality. This case is part of a global pattern in which LGBTQ+ representation in literature faces disproportionate legal and institutional pressure.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | LGBTQ+Moral |
