Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution -- Kacen Callender, Hardcover

From National Book Award-winner Kacen Callender, a contemporary YA that follows Lark's journey to speak the truth and discover how their own self-love can be a revolution

Lark Winters wants to be a writer, and for now that means posting on their social media accounts--anything to build their platform. When former best friend Kasim accidentally posts a thread on Lark's Twitter declaring his love for a secret, unrequited crush, Lark's tweets are suddenly the talk of the school--and beyond. To protect Kasim, Lark decides to take the fall, pretending they accidentally posted the thread in reference to another classmate. It seems like a great idea: Lark gets closer to their crush, Kasim keeps his privacy, and Lark's social media stats explode. But living a lie takes a toll--as does the judgment of thousands of Internet strangers. Lark tries their best to be perfect at all costs, but nothing seems good enough for the anonymous hordes--or for Kasim, who is growing closer to Lark, just like it used to be between them . . .

In the end, Lark must embrace their right to their messy emotions and learn how to be in love.

Author: Kacen Callender
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 09/27/2022
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 8.45h x 5.79w x 1.18d
ISBN: 9781419756870
Age Range: 13-17

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/04/2022
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2022 - Book Of Special Distinction
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2022 pg. 81