Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers (#QP2022) Featured Review of Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous by Suzanne Park

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Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous by Suzanne Park
Sourcebooks/Sourcebooks Fire
Publication Date: June 1, 2021
ISBN: 978-1728209425 

Sunny Song is an aspiring influencer, but those plans come derailed when she accidentally makes an inappropriate livestream, AKA #BrownieGate. Her parents respond by sending Sunny to a technology detox camp at a working farm. There Sunny is supposed to be learning how to live without technology.  She still tries to boost her social media following and win a coveted spot on a team of content creators, thanks to a secret illegal phone that she snuck in with her. However, Sunny feels conflicted as she grows close to the son of the camp owner and may just be convinced to take the whole digital detox camp more seriously. 

Sunny’s story feels very relevant to a world full of distraction due to technology and social media. She is a likable character but has her flaws and makes mistakes, which makes her more relatable. The plot is nicely paced, with a fun hook right at the beginning that pulls the reader into the story.  

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#QP2019 Nominees Round Up, September 25 Edition

The Other Side of Lost by Jessi Kirby
Harper Collins / HarperTEEN
Publication Date: August 7, 2018
ISBN: 9780062424246

Mari has the perfect life, at least online on her successful Instagram account. Gorgeous boyfriend, amazing food, and fit lifestyle. But when Mari turns 18, she is reminded of the unexpected death of her once-close cousin, Bri, and decides to dump social media for good. What comes next is the adventure of a lifetime when Mari decides to follow in Bri’s footsteps and hike the John Muir Trail. This 200-plus mile journey through the Sierra Nevada is no joke and Mari must survive bears, brutal elements, and what it means to find yourself.

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YA Books in Real Life: A Group Post for National Photography Month

May is National Photography Month and I thought it would be fun to bring together photos of places that reminded us of YA books, times we dressed up as YA characters, and book titles. I asked my fellow Hub bloggers to share their YA lit-inspired photos, and here’s what we came up with! (Click on the images for larger versions.)

Places in YA Books:
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