Description

Told entirely in text messages, the third book in this addictive series from the acclaimed author of 11 Before 12 is perfect for fans of Lauren Myracle and Rachel Renee Russell.

Cece, Gabby, and Prianka can’t wait for Spirit Week, aka the last week of school before summer break! And they’re already making plans for the best summer ever—including a friends-only camping trip, plenty of pool time, and a top-secret shared notebook.

But between Pajama Day and pizza parties, Gabby accidentally leaks Cece’s most embarrassing secret to the whole school in a meme that goes viral. Half the squad thinks it’s no big deal, but Cece needs a time-out from all the drama—even if that means taking a break from her best friends.


  • A Novel in Texts: Read the OMGs, LOLs, and frantic group chats as a friendship-ending secret goes viral in real time.
  • Viral Meme Drama: When a private photo of Cece and her stuffed animal becomes a school-wide meme, the squad is pushed to its breaking point.
  • First Same-Sex Crush: While dealing with the meme fallout, Cece starts to realize her feelings for her friend Mara might be more than just friendship.
  • Relatable Middle School Moments: From awkward bra shopping trips with moms to the chaos of Spirit Week, this story captures all the hilarious and heartfelt drama of growing up.

About the author(s)

Lisa Greenwald is the author of the TBH books, the Friendship List series, the Pink & Green trilogy, and several other novels for tweens and teens. A graduate of the New School’s MFA program in writing for children, she lives in New York City with her husband, daughters, and mini Bernedoodle, Kibbitz.

Reviews

Praise for TBH, This Is So Awkward: “Get ready to fall in love with these girls who use their humor and wit (and lots and lots of emojis) to right wrongs and build bridges.” - ALA Booklist

“Greenwald successfully blends emojis and text to bring the high drama and emotional changes of middle school to life. This first in a new series for preteens and young teens who value friendship and doing the right thing is pretty endearing.” - Kirkus Reviews

“In this fine successor to Lauren Myracle’s TTYL and its sequels, Greenwald (11 Before 12) realistically captures the language of texting tweens, including exuberant use of emoji, and how mistakes can be made and tone misunderstood amid rapid-fire digital conversations.” - Publishers Weekly

“Enticing and readable.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Srlsy, idk how Lisa does it. These characters are so real! XOXOXO!! <3” - Lauren Myracle, New York Times bestselling author

“This gem of a book is sprinkled with just enough muscle. To all my tween book BFFs: you will adore TBH, This Is So Awkward!” - erra Elan McVoy, bookseller at Little Shop of Stories and author of Drive Me Crazy

“Lisa Greenwald goes beyond emojis to the power, both hurtful and helpful, inherent in this concentrated form of communication. Young readers (and their parents) will find characters who are cringe-worthily familiar!” - Starr LaTronica, Director, Brooks Memorial Library, Brattleboro, VT

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