{"product_id":"ill-be-the-one-isbn-9780062936912","title":"I’ll Be the One","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiverse book recommended by \u003cem\u003eThe Today Show\u003c\/em\u003e * A \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e Best Book of the Year * Bank Street Best Book of the Year * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA’s Rainbow Book List Top 10 for Teen Readers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe world of K-Pop has never met a star like this. Debut author Lyla Lee delivers a deliciously fun, thoughtful rom-com celebrating confidence and body positivity—perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Julie Murphy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkye Shin has heard it all. Fat girls shouldn’t dance. Wear bright colors. Shouldn’t call attention to themselves. But Skye dreams of joining the glittering world of K-Pop, and to do that, she’s about to break all the rules that society, the media, and even her own mother, have set for girls like her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe’ll challenge thousands of other performers in an internationally televised competition looking for the next K-pop star, and she’ll do it better than anyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Skye nails her audition, she’s immediately swept into a whirlwind of countless practices, shocking performances, and the drama that comes with reality TV. What she doesn’t count on are the highly fat-phobic beauty standards of the Korean pop entertainment industry, her sudden media fame and scrutiny, or the sparks that soon fly with her fellow competitor, Henry Cho.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Skye has her sights on becoming the world’s first plus-sized K-pop star, and that means winning the competition—\u003cem\u003ewithout\u003c\/em\u003e losing herself.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Charming, romantic, and empowering. A remarkable gem of a novel that celebrates following your dreams and staying true to yourself.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobyn Schneider, author of The Beginning of Everything and Extraordinary Means\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An absolute delight. Full of messages about self-love and following your dreams, \u003cem\u003eI’ll Be the One\u003c\/em\u003e is equal parts adorable and inspiring. Lyla Lee has crafted such a refreshing main character with Skye, whose charming confidence made me root for her from the very first page.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAkemi Dawn Bowman, author of Morris Award Finalist Starfish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eI’ll Be the One\u003c\/em\u003e delivers on all dimensions: a swoony ship, body positivity, a complex mother-daughter relationship, and a realistic, relatable protagonist readers will root for!”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGloria Chao, author of American Panda and Our Wayward Fate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Skye’s strength and talent make her an inspiration to K-pop–loving teens everywhere—including those in real life. Lee’s YA debut slathers on all the juicy drama, high emotion, and kick-ass performances you’d expect from a K-pop talent competition but also has quieter moments where true friendships and a swoony romance develop... A fresh perspective on body image \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e K-pop? Jjang!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This rom-com is everything it needs to be…filled with a sweet new romance and starring a heroine to root for. Lee finds a spot alongside Jenny Han and Stacey Lee in representing the diversity of Asian American experiences. A joyful protagonist who speaks to Generation Z.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lee's debut whips up intense \u003cem\u003eDumplin'\u003c\/em\u003e vibes with a main character you want to reach into the pages for and honestly just hug for hours…[The] story is strong, punctuated by moments of cheering triumph as Skye dismantles her emotional trauma. Readers looking for positive role models will gravitate to Skye's story, which will resonate with girls of every size.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The real secret to loving yourself is simple: confidently believing in and standing up for yourself like Skye does in this book!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAilee, singer-songwriter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889590399205,"sku":"NP9780062936912","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062936912.jpg?v=1730231561","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/ill-be-the-one-isbn-9780062936912","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}