PEANUT GOES FOR THE GOLD

Jonathan Van Ness, the star of Netflix's hit show Queer Eye, brings his signature humor and positivity to his empowering first picture book, inspiring readers of all ages to love being exactly who they are.

Peanut Goes for the Gold is a charming, funny, and heartfelt picture book that follows the adventures of Peanut, a gender nonbinary guinea pig who does everything with their own personal flare.

Peanut just has their own unique way of doing things. Whether it's cartwheeling during basketball practice or cutting their own hair, this little guinea pig puts their own special twist on life. So when Peanut decides to be a rhythmic gymnast, they come up with a routine that they know is absolutely perfect, because it is absolutely, one hundred percent Peanut.

This upbeat and hilarious picture book, inspired by Jonathan's own childhood guinea pig, encourages children to not just be themselves - but to boldly and unapologetically love being themselves.

Jonathan Van Ness brings his signature message of warmth, positivity, and self-love to this boldly original picture book that celebrates the joys of being true to yourself and the magic that comes from following your dreams.


Jonathan Van Ness is a hair stylist, New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, comedian, and Emmy-nominated television personality. He is known for the web series parody Gay of Thrones, hosting the hit podcast Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness, and as the grooming and self-care expert on the hit Netflix series Queer Eye. He recently released his memoir, Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love, now a New York Times bestseller.

Gillian Reid is an illustrator of books, character designer of animated shows, and professor of life drawing. Originally from the United Kingdom, she now lives in Canada with her partner and two cats.