You Should See Me In A Crown By Leah Johnson

You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson is a joyful, heartfelt, and empowering YA novel about identity, ambition, and falling in love when you least expect it. Liz Lighty has never felt like she belonged in her wealthy, prom-obsessed Midwestern town. But when her college financial aid falls through, she runs for prom queen not for the crown, but for the scholarship.

As she navigates high school politics, awkward campaign speeches, and unexpected romance with a fellow queen contender, Liz discovers the power of being her unapologetic self.

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Perfect for fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, and One Last Stop this is uplifting, inclusive YA at its best.

Why You Should See Me in a Crown is a Must-Read:

• LGBTQ+ Positive: A queer Black girl gets the joyful rom-com she deserves.

• Charming & Funny: Packed with relatable moments and laugh-out-loud lines.

• Themes of Belonging: Explores friendship, family, love, and self-worth.

• Award-Winning Debut: Stonewall Honor Book and Reese’s YA Book Club pick.

Memorable Quote (from the book)
"I’m not the kind of girl who belongs in a place like this... but I will be."

Translation (Sinhala):
"මම මෙවැනි තැනකට අයත් කොල්ලක් නොවෙයි... නමුත් මම එය වෙනවා."

Translation (Tamil):
"இங்கு எனக்கு இடமில்லை போல இருந்தாலும்... நான் அந்த இடத்தை பிடிக்கப்போகிறேன்."

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• Title: You Should See Me in a Crown

• Author: Leah Johnson

• ISBN: 9780702304323

• Publisher: Scholastic

• Published Year: 2020

• Number of Pages: ~336 Pages (Paperback)

• Recommended Age: 12+