Jordan and Max, Showtime

By Suzanne Sutherland, Michelle Simpson

Jordan had a tough time with the other kids at his old school.

So, on his first day at Massey Elementary, he has a plan: to be absolutely invisible. His new classmates don't need to know that his grandmother is his best friend or that they put on shows together dressing up in elaborate costumes each night in their apartment. When he's forced to pair up with Max, a loud-mouthed loner with a love for Hawaiian shirts, Jordan's cover of invisibility threatens to be blown completely. But with the help of his partner's unique artistic vision, Jordan begins to see that his sparkling secret deserves to be revealed.

This partially illustrated early chapter book is a gentle exploration of friendship, gender performance and identity.

About the Author

Suzanne Sutherland (she/her) is the author of several books for young readers, from chapter books to young adult. Her debut novel, When We Were Good, was a finalist for the inaugural Speakers' Book Award Young Authors prize and was selected for the American Library Association's Rainbow List. When she's not writing, Suzanne loves running and cycling, doing crossword puzzles, and eating cookies. She lives in Toronto with her husband and cat.