Dumplin' is a 2015 young adult novel and the second book by the American author Julie Murphy. It was first published in hardback in the United States on September 15, 2015 through Balzer + Bray. An audiobook adaptation, narrated by Eileen Stevens, was released through Harper Audio. The book focuses on Willowdean "Dumplin'" Dickson, a plus-size teenager who finds love, but also realizes that she is more insecure about herself than she initially thought.
| Author | Julie Murphy |
| Audio read by | Eileen Stevens |
| Published | 2015 |
| Publisher | Balzer + Bray |
| Preceded by | Side Effects May Vary |
About Dumplin'
A plus-size teenager daughter of a former beauty queen begins a revolution after signing up for her mom's Miss Teen Bluebonnet pageant in protest leading others to follow in her footsteps. The film is based on a young adult novel of the same name by Julie Murphy.
Achievement of Dumplin'
The coming-of-age Netflix original film was Golden Globe-nominated for Best Original Song. The song nominated is performed by Dolly Parton and Linda Perry and titled "Girl in the Movies."
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Dumplin'
Beauty pageants in fiction.
