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 in a heartfelt online romance, 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.

Told in witty, free-flowing verse, this is a funny and moving coming-of-age story about embracing who you are.

• A Secret Identity: Shay can be herself online with the funny, charming Godotwait4me. But when he wants to meet in real life, she’s terrified he’ll reject the real her.
• Dealing with Bullies: From a relentless high school mean girl to a cruel website targeting her, Shay has to find the strength to stand up for herself.
• The Power of Friendship: With her two best friends, Dash and Boots, by her side, Shay knows she’s never truly alone—even when they’re dealing with their own serious problems.
• A Novel in Verse: A quick, funny, and deeply emotional read told in a unique poetic style that perfectly captures the highs and lows of teen life.