Books Like Go Viral
Families who loved Go Viral by Geoff Rodkey often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Go Viral by Geoff Rodkey often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts obsessing over view counts, likes, or the dream of becoming a famous YouTuber. This story serves as a timely intervention for the digital age, exploring how the quest for internet fame can quickly spiral out of control and damage real-life relationships. Claudia and Reese Tapper are competitive twins who engage in an escalating digital war to see who can go viral first, leading to public humiliation and hard lessons about online permanence. Through a funny, mixed-media format of texts and screenshots, the book addresses the intense pressure of social comparison and the ethics of sharing content without consent. It is highly appropriate for the 8 to 12 age group, offering a safe space to discuss digital citizenship and accountability. Parents will appreciate how it turns the abstract concept of an online footprint into a relatable, cautionary tale that encourages kids to think before they post.
