How to Disappear [Paperback]

From the author of Between the Notes comes a story that shines a light on our love of social media and how sometimes being the person you think you want to be isn’t as great as being the person you truly are. Perfect for fans of Vivi Greene’s Sing and Susane Colasanti’s Now and Forever.

Vicky Decker’s social anxiety has helped her to master the art of hiding in plain sight, appearing only to her best friend, Jenna. But when Jenna moves away, Vicky’s isolation becomes unbearable. So she decides to invent a social life by Photoshopping herself into other people’s photos and posting them on Instagram under the screen name Vicurious.

Instantly, she begins to get followers, and soon, Vicky has made a whole new life for herself without ever leaving her bedroom. But the more followers she amasses online, the clearer it becomes that there are a lot of people out there who feel like her—#alone and #ignored in real life. To help them, and herself, she must stop living vicariously and start bringing the magic of Vicurious back to life. 

Praise for Between the Notes -Kirkus Reviews

When it comes to heart and finding home, this novel hits the right notes. -Booklist

This demonstrates that between the lines resides truth about perception, others, and most importantly oneself. -Kirkus Reviews

Teens will find a true champion in Ivy -Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

“Sweet and satisfying debut.” -The Horn Book

How to Disappear is a heartfelt and heartwarming story for anyone whos ever wanted to be someone else; for anyone whos ever felt like they were on the outside looking in; for anyone whos ever felt alone in a room full of people. -Jeff Zentner, author of Morris Award WinntlSÆ