The Best at It, Maulik Pancholy
The Best at It, Maulik Pancholy
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The Best at It

Author: Maulik Pancholy

Narrator: Maulik Pancholy

Unabridged: 6 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/08/2019


Synopsis

Stonewall Honor Book!From award-winning actor Maulik Pancholy comes a hilarious and heartfelt middle grade debut about a gay Indian American boy coming into his own. One of Time Out's “LGBTQ+ books for kids to read during Pride Month”, this is perfect for fans of Tim Federle’s Nate series.
Rahul Kapoor is heading into seventh grade in a small town in Indiana. The start of middle school is making him feel increasingly anxious, so his favorite person in the whole world, his grandfather, Bhai, gives him some well-meaning advice: Find one thing you’re really good at and become the BEST at it.Those four little words sear themselves into Rahul’s brain. While he’s not quite sure what that special thing is, he is convinced that once he finds it, bullies like Brent Mason will stop torturing him at school. And he won’t be worried about staring too long at his classmate Justin Emery. With his best friend, Chelsea, by his side, Rahul is ready to crush this challenge.... But what if he discovers he isn’t the best at anything?Funny, charming, and incredibly touching, this is a story about friendship, family, and the courage it takes to live your truth. 

About Maulik Pancholy

Maulik Pancholy is an award-winning actor whose career has spanned hit television shows (30 Rock, Whitney), animated favorites (Phineas and Ferb, Sanjay and Craig), the Broadway stage, and films. He served on President Barack Obama’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and he is the cofounder of the anti-bullying campaign Act to Change. Maulik lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his husband, Ryan, and his dog, T-Rex. The Best at It is his debut novel.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Anniek on May 17, 2020

Why does middlegrade always make me cry? I'm just such a sucker for middlegrade that feels genuine, and this is exactly that. It was a little slow to start, but when it did, my heart broke for Rahul multiple times, but I was also so proud of him for learning to stand up for himself and learn to be hi......more

Goodreads review by max theodore on June 25, 2021

ownvoices middle grade book abt a gay indian middle schooler with an anxiety disorder (which for the record hit me right in the ocd) that's incredibly sweet and made me tear up once or twice but also balances the heartfelt/emotional aspects with lighthearted scenes... dude we LOVE to see it. we love......more

Goodreads review by tara on January 25, 2021

this was so heartwarming and i finished it in one sitting <3 ★★★★☆ // 4 stars — representation: gay indian-american mc with OCD, indian scs, japanese-american sc — trigger warnings: bullying, racism + internalized racism, homophobia......more

Goodreads review by Renata on February 10, 2020

last year my work friend Anna and I both went to the same library conference but I got sick halfway through the morning and had to leave early, and the next day we had this conversation me: what'd I miss? Anna: Well, Jonathan from 30 Rock was there me: WHAT Anna: Yeah I guess he wrote a middle grade boo......more

Goodreads review by Aakanksha on June 12, 2023

The Best at It by Maulik Pancholy is a delightful and heartwarming coming-of-age novel. Pancholy's debut work is a valuable addition to the young adult genre with its relatable protagonist, authentic storytelling, and genuine emotional depth. The story follows twelve-year-old Rahul Kapoor, an Indian......more