Books like The Glass Cafe, or, The stripper and the state by Gary Paulsen
When twelve‑year‑old Tony draws scenes from the backstage life of the Kitty Kat Club, his artwork is displayed at an art show and catches the attention of a social services agency. Tony’s mother, Al, a single parent who works as a dancer at the club, must defend her ability to care for her son. The pair find themselves dragged into a legal dispute and media attention as the state questions Al’s role as a mother. Through the struggle, Al fights to keep Tony with her, confronting societal judgments and institutional scrutiny.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Parenthood & Family Fiction
Authors: Gary Paulsen
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