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 Leah Johnson:

Leah Johnson is a star; her writing is joyful, funny, and heartfelt. I can't wait to read every single book she writes. -- Jasmine Guillory, bestselling author of The Proposal

Praise for Rise to the Sun:

Rise to the Sun is a sweet, funny, and effervescent gem of a book. -- Nicola Yoon, author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers The Sun is Also a Star and Everything, Everything

Rise to the Sun is a novel that will show Black girls just how brightly they can shine, and that love, like music, is a True Thing. -- Ashley Woodfolk, author of The Beauty that Remains and When You Were Everything

Leah Johnson seamlessly harmonizes fear with hope, tragedy with healing, and betrayal wtih redemption. This book is an anthem for every queer Black teen who's ever been told they're underserving of their happy ending. -- Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running with Lions

Praise for You Should See Me in a Crown:

A Reese's Book Club YA Pick

A Stonewall Honor Book

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