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Liz Lighty, a queer black girl, never dreamed of running for prom queen in her wealthy, mostly white, promposal-obsessed Indiana high school. But winning the $10,000 scholarship that comes with the crown is her only hope for attending her dream college. How much will Liz have to change about herself in order to compete? And will having a huge crush on the new girl in school, who is also a prom queen competitor, stand in the way of her getting the crown? This romantic comedy perfectly balances Liz’s difficulties with racism, homophobia, fear, and shame and her growing self-empowerment and self-worth
— Alyssa
LOVE IN ENGLISH is a powerful novel about the challenges of being a new immigrant; it's also a charming love story. Having recently emigrated from Argentina to New Jersey, Ana struggles to learn English, navigate high school, and sort out her feelings for two boys she's befriended -- an all-American in her math class and a Greek Cypriot in her ESL class. What is perhaps most interesting and imaginative about Andreu's debut is that Ana is a lover of words, whose poems cleverly play with the idiosyncrasies of the English language.
— AlyssaA TIME Magazine Best YA Book of All Time
A Stonewall Honor Book
A Reese's Book Club YA Pick
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?Praise for You Should See Me in a Crown:
A Reese's Book Club YA Pick
A Junior Library Guild Selection
A Well-Read Black Girl June Book Club YA Book Pick
* "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
"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
Praise for You Should See Me in a Crown:
A Reese's Book Club YA Pick
A Junior Library Guild Selection
A Well-Read Black Girl June Book Club YA Book Pick
* "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
"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
