Unsocial Media

By: Warrington, Louise

Growing up online isn't as harmless as it looks.

Bailey prefers to stay invisible. Charlie looks confident - even when she isn't. Both are just trying to survive a world where likes feel like judgement, filters blur reality, and being "connected" doesn't always feel safe.

As Bailey becomes entangled in an online interaction that quietly crosses boundaries, he struggles to trust his instincts or speak up. Meanwhile, Charlie feels constant pressure to appear funny, confident, and attractive online, measuring her worth through posts, comparison, and perfection that never quite feels real.

Told through dual points of view, Unsocial Media explores the subtle ways social media affects self-esteem, mental health, and decision-making - without lecturing, fear-mongering, or asking young people to quit their digital lives altogether. Instead, it focuses on awareness, balance, and the courage it takes to pause, notice how something makes you feel, and choose real connection.

This thoughtful, relatable story shows that online harm isn't always obvious, danger doesn't always look dramatic, and confidence doesn't come from likes or followers. It comes from knowing when to step back - and knowing you don't have to figure things out alone.

Perfect for readers aged 11-16, Unsocial Media is an honest, contemporary YA story for teens, parents, teachers, and anyone navigating life online.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GQYWGXX1
• ISBN13: 9798244739541
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"