Truly Madly Awkward

Name: Truly Madly Awkward
ISBN: 9781407166414

by Beth Garrod

The Awkward Series Series · Book 1

For the young person navigating the cringey yet hilarious world of first crushes, social media drama, and finding your authentic self.

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About This Book

A parent should reach for this book when their early teen is navigating the mortifying but normal awkwardness of first crushes, online life, and figuring out who they are. Told in a hilarious diary format, 'Truly Madly Awkward' follows fifteen-year-old Letty as she tries to reinvent herself as a 'cool girl' to win the heart of her crush, with spectacularly cringey results. It's a lighthearted and funny read that normalizes social anxiety and the pressure to fit in. This book is perfect for showing a young person that it is okay, and even wonderful, to be your authentic, quirky self, making it a great tool for starting conversations about self-confidence and online identity.

Self-Confidence & Identity Growing Up Humor Friendship & Social Friendship & Loyalty Anxiety & Worry Making Friends School Life

What Parents Should Know

Romantic ContentMild

Story revolves around a crush, with some awkward romantic moments and talk of kissing.

Sensitive Topics

The book touches on social anxiety, peer pressure, and the curated nature of social media identity. The approach is direct, comedic, and secular. The resolution is entirely hopeful, celebrating self-acceptance and the value of true friendship over popularity. The book does not contain heavy or traumatic themes.