(Please note: A copy of this book was provided to The Baby Bookworm by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. a The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish encourages readers to boldly be exactly who they are.

This is a gem of representation and celebration that any drag fan (or future fan) will love, no matter the age. The length is perfect for a storytime, and JJ adored it, going back for several more rereads. The queens themselves (introduced by their pun-tastic personas on the front- and end-pages) are beautifully diverse in skintone, body type, and gender expression. The lyrics are ridiculously fun to sing-along to, and even more so to dance to drag persona Lil Miss Hot Mess cleverly chooses actions that are synonymous with drag performance yet easy for kids to imitate (stomps, twirls, snaps, etc.), and JJ and I were both up and dancing by the end of the book. In the grand tradition of drag storytimes, this gloriously LGBTQ+ picture book is a celebration of the art of drag that makes it accessible and entertaining for readers of any age. The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish Playing off The Wheels on the Bus, this nursery rhyme book from a founder of Drag Queen Story Hour is a. Meanwhile, a kaleidoscope of fabulous and fierce queens twirl and kick their way through a neighborhood – context clues and Easter eggs make is easily recognizable as the Castro district of San Francisco – bringing energy, color, and joy in their wake. Introducing little bookworms to the magic, glamour, and fun of drag, this catchy reworking of “Wheels on the Bus” introduces some of the staple elements and moves of drag performers (hair also goes “up”, cheeks go “blush”) to young readers. In the world of drag, the hips go swish, the shoes go stomp, the shoulders go shimmy, and the fingers go snap. Written by a founding member of the nationally recognized Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH), this playful picture book offers a quirky twist on a classic nursery rhyme by illustrating all of the ways to 'work it'. Kids may not know what a drag queen is, but that's fine, because they'll try snapping, swishing, and stomping like one in training while reading this book. 'The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish encourages readers to boldly be exactly who they are. Hello friends, and happy Pride month! Today, we’re reviewing the fantastically fabulous The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish, written by Lil Miss Hot Mess and illustrated by Olga de Dios! With such a simple concept - a new take on 'The Wheels on The Bus' - Lil Miss Hot Mess, with seriously fun illustrations by Olga de Dios, take the song and dance to fabulous heights.

The hips on the drag queen go swish