![]() ![]() 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. 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. But when it does hit a climax, it does it confidently.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! It's a success as far as musicality goes, but, like most pop albums, there are the moments that don't hit a high. It's not a perfect album, but it's definitely a good representation of the current mood of pop and even offers room for experimentation. Katy Perry finds new influences on Witness, revitalizing her sound and bringing in a new era on a fresh note. With that track out of the way, the album ends sweetly on the piano ballad ' Into Me You See,' bringing it all out on a warm note. At least Quavo brought along the rest of Migos along for once. Then there's the entirety of ' Bon Appétit,' which is just an overall cringey experience. There are some really powerful moments - the retrospective " I miss you more than I loved you" is a really beautiful line. In that way, there are plenty of tracks that are hit or miss. The album is definitely defined, in part, by its lyrics. Though plagued by oddly distorted percussion far too much, ' Power' has an empowering vibe to it, similar (though paling in comparison) to the song she released for last year's Olympic Games, ' Rise.' ' Déjà Vu' has a dark and mysterious sound to it that sounds really nice, even though " Rubik's cube" doesn't translate to well as a vocal. ![]() The chorus spirals out in a sweet way, though it does wish it could have a bit more power to it. It opens with the sweet intro of ' Witness' before the chill but dark instrumental kicks in, the occasional epic high coming into fruition. The vibe of the album is overall something darker than your typical Katy Perry album. ![]()
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