“Deacon Locke Went to Prom had me shimmying with delight. A wonderful and surprisingly poignant story about family, friends, and finding yourself.” — Elizabeth Eulberg, author of BETTER OFF FRIENDS

“Part comedy of errors, part coming of age, this novel is so funny and touching I can’t imagine anyone reading it without a huge smile on their face.” — Bret Hartinger, author of THE GEOGRAPHY CLUB and THREE TRUTHS AND A LIE

“Only a character like Deacon could teach us that grandmothers make the best friends (and prom dates), that stars in the sky shine far brighter than pseudo-celebs, and that the most beautiful dances are the ones we improvise along the way.” — Holly Schindler, author of SPARK

“An outstanding feel-good story. Brims with humor, heart, and hope.” — Anthony John, author of THOU SHALL NOT ROAD TRIP

“A sweet lesson on staying true to oneself.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Deacon is a likeable narrator, full of self-deprecating humor.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

“There is something very sweet and nerdy about the entire premise of the story, where the upside-down rules of cosplay and gaming conventions like Washingcon allow the outsiders to be heroes.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

“Fans of Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist will find con-tentment here.” — Kirkus Reviews

“A zany romantic comedy for pop culture geeks and ‘Con’ enthusiasts.” — School Library Journal

“A nerd-friendly adventure story with a gooey, sweet romance center.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Katcher’s multifaceted novel is about more than a school dance, delving into discrimination, dementia, and the perils of online fame… Deacon’s entertaining commentary keeps the overall tone thoughtful, upbeat and hopeful.” — Publishers Weekly