You Should See Me in a Crown

You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

Publication Information:  New York, NY:  Scholastic Press, 2020

Summary:  Liz Lighty has a plan: get into Pennington College, play clarinet in their famous orchestra, and become a doctor.  Unfortunately for Liz, her plans come to a screeching halt when the financial aid expects doesn't come through. 

Liz Lighty has a backup plan: win prom queen adn win the scholarship from her school.  Liz is thrown into the crazy  and ridiculous nature of the prom season and with the help of her friends, she feels she has a chance.  Then she meets the sweet, funny, and all around amazing new girl Mack, who is also running for prom queen.  Will Liz fall for the competition or follow her dream?

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Links of Interest:

Author website:  byleahjohnson.com

Educator's guide:  HERE

Author interview:  HERE

 

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