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Books > Children's & Educational > The arts > Performing arts > Dance > General
Big dreams, rivalries and romance collide in this must-read YA
novel for K-pop fans everywhere! 'I'm still giddy over this
electrifying, big-hearted, all-kill smash of a debut. I couldn't
put it down.' BECKY ALBERTALLI, author of Simon vs. the Homo
Sapiens Agenda 'The delectable K-pop confessional we've all been
waiting for ... frothy bubble tea of a book.' NEW YORK TIMES '[A]
riveting tale of friendship, love, and passion' TEEN VOGUE Candace
is your average Korean-American teen - who can't believe her luck
when she's picked from thousands of auditionees to travel to Seoul
and train to become a K-pop star. There's only one problem: she's
really not cut out for it. The language is hard, the girls are
mean, and the number-one rule is NO DATING - which proves
impossible after she meets superstar idol One.J and fellow trainee
YoungBae. In the battle to debut, Candace must decide whether a
spot in the most hyped K-pop girl group of all time is really worth
risking everything ... A YA romantic coming-of-age novel about big
dreams, rivalries and friendship, set against the vibrant landscape
of Seoul, South Korea For fans of Jessica Jung's Shine, Axie Oh's
XOXO and Lyla Lee's I'll Be the One A must for any K-pop fan: a
behind-the-scenes look at the Korean pop industry, whilst exploring
themes of expectations, female empowerment and determination Author
Stephan Lee is a Korean-American writer, YA enthusiast and ardent
K-pop fan!
JoJo Siwa and her trusty sidekick, a teacup Yorkie named BowBow, are used to being center stage. So when her neighborhood throws a block party, it's a no-brainer: before hitting up the nacho stand and bouncy castle, JoJo and the Siwanatorz will perform on stage for everyone they know! It'll be the best show yet! But as unexpected challenges pop up-the neighborhood bullies slime their costumes, the microphones stop working, and her best friend gets cold feet-JoJo shows the Siwanatorz what stars are really made of: kindness, courage, and a whole lot of laughs.
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