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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2011 | Grades 5-up
Gr 8 Up—Carlos Duarte, 16, has tremendous confidence. He does what he does and makes few apologies—and what he does best is makeup. The teen is fearless in his determination to realize his dream of becoming a makeup artist to the stars. His first job is at the FeatureFace counter, the premiere makeup company in Macy's flagship store. He is sure that this job will launch him into the s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
When he starts working at the Macy's cosmetics counter, Carlos thinks his career as a celebrity makeup artist is finally...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on August 1, 2011
Putting Makeup on the Fat Boy balances the pleasures of a wish fulfillment story line with the heartbreak of serious issues such as homophobia and domestic violence. Carlos worksit. He’s sassy, honest, resourceful, and persistent. Readers will root for him as he learns to navigate the traps laid out by his petty, ve...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
