About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts expressing a desire to become a YouTuber or social media influencer and you want to proactively discuss the boundary between public personas and private lives. It provides a grounded look at how sudden digital popularity can unintentionally strain real-world friendships and create a pressure to constantly perform for an audience. Ashley's journey from a hobbyist creator to a viral sensation explores themes of loyalty, responsibility, and the anxiety of maintaining a digital brand. For children aged 8 to 12, this story serves as an excellent cautionary but relatable tale about staying true to oneself when the internet is watching. It is an ideal choice for parents looking to normalize the complicated feelings of jealousy and social pressure that often accompany life in the digital age.
