Book - Fabulous Edweena
Hello world, meet Edweena!
Edwin loves his sister Patsy’s closet. He adores dresses and earrings and boots with high heels. And when he’s finished getting dressed, Edwin is transformed…into the fabulous Edweena!
Today is the figure skating competition at school and Edwin has decided to compete as Edweena. What will people say when they meet her for the first time? Can a boy in drag win the competition? Edweena will have to give her best performance ever to find out!
By Edwin Dumont
Illustrated By Melissa Cho
Ages 6-8
English
24 pages | Full-colour illustrations throughout
2025
Edwin Dumont was born in Parry Sound to a family with Ojibway heritage. His mother is a member of Henvey Inlet First Nation. He has always been called Edweena. Cinderella said, “A dream is a wish your heart makes,” and Edwin's dream of being a writer came true. He owns a hair salon and lives with his husband in Toronto.
Melissa Cho is a multi-hyphenated Korean-Canadian creative designer based in Toronto, Ontario. Having built a career in illustration and animation, she celebrates the ebbs and flows of life and holds a passion for intentional and charming storytelling. She keeps busy through personal creative ventures, from handmade crafts to traditional illustrations.