Girls Like Me

Fifteen-year-old Shay Summers is trying to cope with the death of her father, being overweight, and threats from a girl bully in school. When she falls in love with Blake, a mysterious boy online, insecure Shay doesn't want to tell him who she is. But with the help of her two best friends, as well as an assist by Kermit and Miss Piggy, ultimately Shay and Blake's love prevails.

Girls Like Me is a fun and fresh poetic take on teen angst, social media and online anonymity, and high school romance.

She's falling for a boy she's never met. What happens when the girl on the screen has to face him in real life?

• Bullying and Self-Esteem: Shay's dealing with a mean girl at school, deep insecurity about her weight, and the challenge of loving the girl in the mirror.
• Coming of Age Story: A funny, heartfelt, and painfully real story about navigating high school, first love, and finding your voice when you feel invisible.
• Grief and Loss: One year after her dad's death, Shay is still navigating a world without him, holding onto his memory while trying to find her own way forward.
• Friendship Fiction: With her two best friends by her side, Shay has the backup she needs to face down bullies, navigate romance, and maybe even crash a party dressed as Miss Piggy.