I’ll Be the One
I’ll Be the One by Lyla Lee is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins Publishers on January 4, 2022, featuring 336 pages in English. This book presents a vibrant exploration of the K-Pop industry through the eyes of Skye Shin, a young girl determined to challenge societal norms surrounding body image and self-expression. As she embarks on an internationally televised competition to become the next K-pop star, Skye confronts the pressures of media scrutiny and the expectations placed on her by society and her family.
Readers will find a thoughtful narrative that delves into themes of confidence and body positivity, as Skye navigates the challenges of performing arts and the complexities of her identity as an Asian American girl. The story captures her journey filled with intense practices, unexpected drama, and budding romance with fellow competitor Henry Cho. This edition invites readers to engage with the realities of coming of age in a world that often imposes rigid standards, all while celebrating the joy of pursuing one’s dreams.
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Diverse book recommended by The Today Show * A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * Bank Street Best Book of the Year * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA’s Rainbow Book List Top 10 for Teen Readers
The world of K-Pop has never met a star like this. Debut author Lyla Lee delivers a deliciously fun, thoughtful rom-com celebrating confidence and body positivity–perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Julie Murphy.
Skye Shin has heard it all. Fat girls shouldn’t dance. Wear bright colors. Shouldn’t call attention to themselves. But Skye dreams of joining the glittering world of K-Pop, and to do that, she’s about to break all the rules that society, the media, and even her own mother, have set for girls like her.
She’ll challenge thousands of other performers in an internationally televised competition looking for the next K-pop star, and she’ll do it better than anyone else.
When Skye nails her audition, she’s immediately swept into a whirlwind of countless practices, shocking performances, and the drama that comes with reality TV. What she doesn’t count on are the highly fat-phobic beauty standards of the Korean pop entertainment industry, her sudden media fame and scrutiny, or the sparks that soon fly with her fellow competitor, Henry Cho.
But Skye has her sights on becoming the world’s first plus-sized K-pop star, and that means winning the competition–without losing herself.
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