Seventh-grader Viv never looks forward to picture day. It’s just another day where she wears a boring braid and no one notices her. (Her two best friends, Milo and Al, don’t count, of course.) But enough is enough. This year, she’s taking matters into her own hands. Literally. Viv grabs a pair of scissors, her phone for live-streaming, and, well, bye-bye braid.
Suddenly Viv is an over-night influencer at Brinkley Middle School. Everyone wants her help planning their next big moment — from haircuts, to dance proposals, activist rallies and mathlete championships. She hardly even has time for her friends anymore. It’s exactly how she dreamed of reinventing herself… right? In the tradition of modern classics like Vera Brosgol's Be Prepared, Svetlana Chmakova's Awkward, and Kayla Miller's Click, this graphic novel series opener brings answers to perennial questions of what it means to be true to yourself — and a true friend.
"An impressively strong debut, this work authentically touches on family relationships, individuality, the pros and cons of online fame, and the value of genuine apologies. Supporting characters are multidimensional, and Viv, Milo, and Al are skillfully given full family backgrounds in just a few scenes.... Bold, brash, and honest." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 9 - 12 |
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Author | Sarah Sax |
Illustrator | Sarah Sax |
ISBN | 0593306872 |
Publication Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
Publisher | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
Series Name | The Brinkley Yearbooks |
Language | English |