Join us to celebrate the release of Banned Books, Crop Tops, and other Bad Influences, Brigit Young's newest book! You may be familiar with the author's previous titles, Worth a Thousand Words, The Prettiest, and Bright.

This event will be held in the A/V Room of the Cranford Community Center. We'll share a preview of her newest book and host a Q&A.

Here's the Story book store will have copies of the book available for purchase.

Perfect for fans of Star Fish and From the Desk of Zoe Washington, a nuanced middle grade from the author of The Prettiest about two girls—one "bad" and one "good"—who join forces against book banning and censorship.

Rose is a good girl. She listens to her parents and follows every rule. After all, they’re there for a reason—right? And adults always know best.

Talia, the new girl from New York City, doesn’t think so. After only a week at school, her bad reputation is already making enemies. First on the list: Charlotte, Rose’s lifelong best friend.

So why can’t Rose stop wondering what it would be like to be Talia’s friend? And why does Rose read a banned book that she recommends? Rose doesn’t know. But the forbidden book makes her ask questions she’s never thought of in her life. When Talia suggests they start a banned book club, how can Rose say no?

—Book description courtesy of publisher