But Mack is also in the running for queen. She's smart, funny, and just as much of an outsider as Liz. The only thing that makes it halfway bearable is the new girl in school, Mack. There's nothing Liz wants to do less than endure a gauntlet of social media trolls, catty competitors, and humiliating public events, but despite her devastating fear of the spotlight she's willing to do whatever it takes to get to Pennington. until she's reminded of her school's scholarship for prom king and queen. You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson Published by: Scholastic Press Pub Date: JPages: 512 Format: hardcover Source: purchased Genres: young adult, contemporary, romance, LGBTQ+ Rating: Liz Lighty has always believed she’s too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. But it's okay - Liz has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever: attend the uber-elite Pennington College, play in their world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor.īut when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz's plans come crashing down. With a refreshing voice and an unforgettable main character, Leah Johnson has written a stunning debut. Camryn Garrett, author of Full Disclosure. Liz Lighty has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. You Should See Me in a Crown is a powerful, absolutely relatable story that reminds Black, queer girls they have the power to do anything they want.
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