Love in 280 Characters or Less [Hardcover]

A Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Title and a great read for back-to-school!

Sydney Ciara Warren is excited, but nervous, as she starts her first semester of college. Despite her interests in writing and fashion, she has no idea what path will ultimately be right for her. As she tries to figure out her place on campus and in the world, she finds solace in blogging about her life, putting together outfits withmeaning, and spending time online.

Its within the digital space that she connects with someone who goes by YoungPrinceX. She may not know X in real life, but that doesnt stop her from developing a crush on him. But then she gets into her first relationship, with a sweet boy on campus named Xavier (who maybe could be X???).

Can Sydney Ciara not only make it through her first semester, but thrive in real life, as much as she seems to be thriving online?

A Black girl navigates college, love, and being chronically online, in this coming-of-age romance perfect for fans ofHighly Suspicious & Unfairly CuteandThe Neighbor Favor!Ravynn K. Stringfieldis a writer and professor originally from Suffolk, Virginia. Her creative nonfiction has appeared in publications such asShondaland, ZORA,andCatapult. Love Requires Chocolateis her debut novel. She can often be found haunting coffee shops in search of the perfect hazelnut latte, knee deep in art supplies, or curled up with her dog, Genghis, telling him about her Lois Lane obsession.

A charming and romantic coming-of-age storythat speaks to both contemporary and evergreen issues. Kirkus Reviews

Syd is a relatable protagonist whose magnetic personality smoothly propels readers along in thischarming slice-of-life novel. Publishers Weekly

. . .it does an excellent job of contemplating art as politics andwill find a receptive audience in older, college-bound teens. BookllÃ]