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“[A] memoir and winner of the Arab American Book Award

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Desert Queen Melanie Conklin “[A] memoir and winner ofSTONEWALL BOOK AWARD HONOR BEST OF THE YEAR Booklist BookPage Kirkus BCCB In a kaleidoscope of desert sands and swirling skirts, Queen Harish takes flight. This picture book biography, spun in vibrant verse by Jyoti Gopal, traces the journey of a beloved Rajasthani drag performer who defied tradition and dazzled the world. Fueled by an inner fire, young Harish yearns to join the captivating desert dancers, their music pulsing through his veins. But