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You Should See Me in a Crown

byLeah Johnson

The very first book pick for Reese Witherspoon’sYA Book Club! ‘[A] super funny, joyful story that’llhave you reliving your high school prom days!’ –Reese’s YA Book Club.Liz has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkwardto shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed town. ButLiz has an escape plan to attend an uber-elite college, play intheir world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor.But when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly fallsthrough, Liz's plans come crashing down . . . until she's remindedof her school's scholarship for prom king and queen.There's nothing Liz wants to do less than endure a gauntlet ofsocial media trolls, catty competitors, and humiliating public events,but despite her devastating fear of the spotlight she's willingto do whatever it takes to get to college.The only thing that makes it halfway bearable is the new girlin school, Mack. She's smart, funny, and just as much of an outsideras Liz.But Mack is also in the running for queen. Will falling for thecompetition keep Liz from her dreams . . . or make them come true?Becky Albertalli meets Jenny Han in a smart, hilarious,black girl magic, own voices rom-com by fantastic debut talent,Leah Johnson.

Language

en

Published on

07/02/2020

Pages

324

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780702304323

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy heartfelt young adult romances with LGBTQ themes and strong character development.

Topics Outsider experienceProm cultureSocial inequalityLgbtq+ representationFriendshipOvercoming obstaclesHigh school dynamicsSelf-acceptanceCompetitionFinancial strugglesIdentityLove
MoodLight-hearted, Hopeful
Female protagonist
HumorOccasional Humor
RomanceCentral to the Plot
Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes

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