Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry
Published: 2021
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"Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry" by Joya Goffney follows the story of Quinn, a high school junior who struggles with self-identity and personal connections. Although she appears to have it all together, she secretly writes in a diary filled with her deepest, most vulnerable thoughts and fears. When the diary goes missing, Quinn must embark on a journey to reclaim it while confronting her insecurities, navigating friendships, and understanding love. With the help of her friends and a surprising love interest, she discovers the importance of embracing her authentic self, ultimately learning that vulnerability can lead to strength. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by HarperCollins .