Harvey Fierstein books in order
American actor and playwright
- Born
- 1952
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
Harvey Fierstein has published 1 children's book and 2 plays, beginning with The Sissy Duckling (2002). The latest is Outplays (2008).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Harvey Fierstein
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The Sissy Duckling
Harvey Fierstein's most-read book.
Newest
Outplays
Published 2008.
Children's books in order
The Sissy Duckling (2002)
Plays in order
Safe Sex (1987)
Outplays (2008)
About Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Forbes Fierstein is an American actor, playwright, and screenwriter, known for his distinctive gravelly voice. He gained notice for his theater work in Torch Song Trilogy, winning both the Tony Award for Best Play and Best Actor in a Play. He went on to win the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for La Cage aux Folles, then Best Actor in a Musical for playing Edna Turnblad in Hairspray, a role he reprised for the Hairspray Live! television special.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Harvey Fierstein FAQ
- How many books has Harvey Fierstein written?
- Harvey Fierstein has published 1 children's book and 2 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Harvey Fierstein's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Sissy Duckling.
- What is Harvey Fierstein's latest book?
- Outplays (2008).
- What is Harvey Fierstein's most famous book?
- The Sissy Duckling (2002) is Harvey Fierstein's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.