Julie Murphy's "Dumplin'" introduces Willowdean Dickson, an overweight teenager living in a small Texas town. Nicknamed "Dumplin'" by her former beauty queen mother, Will has always been comfortable in her own skin, until she starts dating a hot boy. To regain her confidence and challenge conventional beauty standards, Will defiantly enters her local beauty pageant. This empowering novel explores themes of body image, self-love, friendship, and challenging societal expectations, proving that true beauty comes from within and that breaking the mold can be the most beautiful act of all. It's a heartwarming and inspiring read for young adults.