Dumplin'

Julie Murphy

In a small Texas town, a self-proclaimed fat girl named Willowdean Dickson decides to challenge the status quo by entering the Miss Teen Blue Bonnet Pageant. Dubbed "Dumplin'" by her former beauty queen mother, Willowdean has always embraced her body, but a budding romance leads her to question her own self-worth. Determined to prove that she, along with a group of other unconventional contestants, deserves a place on that stage, Willowdean sets out to reclaim her confidence. This heartwarming and empowering novel explores themes of self-acceptance, friendship, and challenging societal beauty standards with humor and authenticity.