Maya Plays the Part

A fantastic #ownvoices middle grade debut featuring Maya, a theatre-loving autistic girl who struggles with controlling her emotions and being a good friend. This story revolves around Maya's time at a summer theatre camp where she makes new friends, experiences disappointments and learns there's mo......more

I received a free copy of, Maya Plays the Part, by Calyssa Erb, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Maya loves musicals, and plays. Maya does not always understand social cues, and norms. Maya is excited to go to play camp, and be in a real musical, nut its hard being......more

This is such a sweet, kind-hearted story, and Maya is such a precious main character. I might be an adult, but I found her character arc so relatable. I loved that she was given space to grow, and how the acting camp was such a supportive environment. At times I wanted to give Maya a hug, but it was......more

What a sweet book that perfectly blends great autism rep with the ebbs and flows of middle school friendships. It was my absolute delight to blurb this book in advance of its 2024 release and I hope it finds a wide and appreciative readership.......more

I loved this book for what it is: a story about an autistic kid going through perfectly normal days and the struggles she goes through fighting her own brain to exist in a world not made for it. The book's focus on her personal struggles rather than her struggles and a big demanding plot is both a g......more