![]() ![]() You Should See Me in a Crown exists largely to subvert all of the ideas I was fed through so many of my favorite books growing up about who is worthy of being treated like a queen, who deserves to get the crown and the girl and the happy ending. Was there a specific trope you enjoy playing around with the most? You Should See Me in a Crown brilliantly turned multiple classic rom-com tropes on their head. And she’s still going to be worthy of it all. If the stereotypical prom queen is white, popular, and “perfect” then in this book I wanted to put a girl in serious contention for the crown who is Black, hopelessly awkward and deeply anxious. ![]() I was heavily inspired by queering the quintessential John Hughesian image of the “all-American” high school experience, and past that, the all-American girl. Liz’s story is such an inspirational read and one that has already and will undoubtedly continue to inspire countless readers but what was your biggest inspiration behind writing it? ![]() ![]() It’s been a real joy and honor to watch You Should See Me in a Crown resonate with readers in the way it has. The past month has been such a whirlwind, I’m not sure I have the language yet to articulate what all of this has felt like. Firstly, a huge congratulations is in order on the incredibly exciting release of your debut, You Should See Me in a Crown! How does it feel to, have your debut novel out in the world? ![]()
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