About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their teenager feels overwhelmed by the constant performance of social media or the weight of high expectations from peers and family. It speaks to the teen who wonders if they would be more liked, or more themselves, if they could just start over where nobody knows their 'brand.' Kaitlin Burke is a 16-year-old TV star who is burnt out by the paparazzi and the superficiality of Hollywood. She decides to go undercover as a normal student at a public high school to find a sense of belonging. While the setting is glamorous, the core of the story explores identity, the exhausting nature of 'fame' (even local social media fame), and the realization that every social circle has its own brand of drama. It is an accessible, lighthearted read for ages 12 and up that helps normalize feelings of social anxiety and the desire for authenticity.
