You Should See Me in a Crown

By Leah Johnson

Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338503296 Paperback
336 Pages | 5.456" x 8.238" | Ages 12 to 18

Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338503265 Hardcover
336 Pages | 5.714" x 8.518" | Ages 12 to 18

Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338503623 Ebook
336 Pages | Ages 12 to 18

Becky Albertalli meets Jenny Han in a smart, hilarious, black girl magic, own voices rom-com by a staggeringly talented new writer.

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.But when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz's plans come crashing down . . . until she's reminded of her school's scholarship for prom king and queen. 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.The only thing that makes it halfway bearable is the new girl in school, Mack. She's smart, funny, and just as much of an outsider as Liz. But Mack is also in the running for queen. Will falling for the competition keep Liz from her dreams . . . or make them come true?

Raves & reviews:

Praise for You Should See Me in a Crown:

"Pitch perfect romcom...The queer prom romance you didn't know you needed." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Johnson's pacing is perfect as the story unwinds at dizzying speed...Readers will fall in love with this refreshing book that celebrates the beauty of individuality." — School Library Journal

"Johnson puts a fresh spin on this novel with an unlikely romance, heartwarming friendships, and the tension of being Black, poor, and queer in a small town. A feel-good title for sure." — Booklist

A Junior Library Guild Selection

A Well-Read Black Girl June Book Club YA Book Pick

“Filled with humor, heart, and swoon-worthy romance.” —Kristina Forest, author of I Wanna Be Where You Are

“A love story worthy of a crown.” —Mason Deaver, author of I Wish You All the Best

“With characters I adore and a romance that brought tears to my eyes, You Should See Me in a Crown absolutely stole my heart.” —Kacen Callender, author of This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story and Felix Ever After

“You know when a book is like the ideal friend? You Should See Me in a Crown is that kind of book. Juicy, sharp, romantic, big-hearted, real. I loved it.” —Anna Godbersen, author of the New York Times bestselling Luxe series

“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.” —Camryn Garrett, author of Full Disclosure

“With a refreshing voice and an unforgettable main character, Leah Johnson has written a stunning debut. Liz Lighty is smart and hilarious.” —Sabina Khan, author of The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali