Cattle Call

Holly Weird: 5th Grade Drama Tween #1

by Tony Jerris

An eccentric tween named Holly is picked on by her peers because she dreams of becoming a movie star, but that doesn't stop Holly from pursuing that dream, each and every day of her life. This is the first in a series of books, all of which are written in metered poetry. Each book sends a strong message against bullying in what could be best described as a literary version of "Glee" meets "Ugly Betty."

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First published October 9, 2012

About the author

Tony Jerris is a playwright, author, and screenwriter from New York. His off-Broadway play TELL VERONICA! ran in New York City before premiering in Los Angeles. His other New York credits include his play The Hostesses, which he later adapted into a short film, earning him a spot in the 2007 Big Damn Film Festival. His musical Gina’s Parole showcased at the New York Dramatist’s Guild and ASCAP Musical Festival, before winning a spot in The Peekaboo Festival in New York. As an author, Tony created a trilogy of children’s books. The first in the series, The Littlest Spruce, was featured on Good Morning America. He adapted the third book in the series, The Littlest Witch, into a musical. His screenplays have placed in The Nicholl Fellowship Awards, The Project Greenlight Screenwriting Contest, and The Writer’s Digest Writing Competition. Tony currently lives in Los Angeles where he is working on several new film projects.