Shannon in the Spotlight

Shannon, protagonist of Kalena Miller's Shannon in the Spotlight, considers herself a level one theater kid. She sticks to behind the scenes, content to cheer her acting friends on. She considers her best friend, Fatima, who is major league into set building a level two and her other best friend, Elise, the only actor in the trio, a level three…
…But things are about to change. The director, who happens to hear Shannon singing, urges her to audition. She does so well she lands the lead Elise was going for. It's a mixed blessing. Shannon discovers a talent for and a love of acting. But Elise wants nothing to do with her. And Fatima won't help resolve the situation.
And this isn't the source of stress in Shannon's life. Her grandmother must temporarily move in with Shannon and her mother. The two women in Shannon's life have a very acrimonious relationship. They can't be in the same space without fighting…
…which is really triggering Shannon's obsessive-compulsive disorder which she is in therapy to bring under control.
This is another of those wonderful books featuring a character with a mental illness that is based on the author's own experiences, a very worthwhile summer read.
On a purrrsonal note, Amber and Brian had a family cookout. It was so wonderful to spend time with my children.
A great big shout out goes out to Amber, Katie, Adam, and their significant others.
Jules Hathaway