Books like #scandal by Sarah Ockler
At Greenwood High, Lucy’s world is upended when a photo of her kissing her best friend’s boyfriend goes viral. The sudden exposure forces her into the role of a pariah as classmates pull sides in the tumultuous drama.
The story examines how social media amplifies personal mistakes, the fragility of high‑school reputations, and the strain a scandal places on friendships and first‑year romance. Through Lucy’s eyes, readers witness the clash between private feelings and online judgment.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Sarah Ockler
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