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Meet self-proclaimed fat girl Willowdean Dixon (dubbed 'Dumplin’ by her former beauty queen mom), a fearless, funny, and totally unforgettable heroine who takes on her small town’s beauty pageant.

A wonderfully feel-good novel, Dumplin' is guaranteed to win readers hearts with its starry Texas nights, red candy suckers, Dolly Parton songs, and its wildly impressive, memorable heroine! 

“Willowdean’s singular voice compels readers to think about all that goes into building (and destroying) self-esteem.  Splendid!” -- Booklist