I got to go to the awesome Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books this past weekend! I didn’t get to see much of the city because I wasn’t there for that long, and a lot of the time, it was raining. But I got to meet so many lovely authors, readers, and librarians while there! If you get the chance to check out this event, I’d totally recommend it.
I’m so so excited to share that FRIDAY I’M IN LOVE is an Indie Next Pick for January! I’m so grateful to all of the booksellers who selected it and even more excited that this book is coming out next month!!!
You can read the rest of the list here.
FRIDAY I’M IN LOVE has received its first star from Publisher’s Weekly! They wrote:
“Mahalia’s determination to give herself a happy ending and overcome her internal turmoil, compounded by class struggles and experiences of homophobia and racism, propels this fresh and wise narrative. Both piercingly observant and joyful, this uplifting read stands out.”
I’m so excited! You can red more here.
I’m so excited to be part of this anthology with other Gen-Z authors! Between FRIDAY and STUDY BREAK, Winter 2023 is about to be absolutely amazing.
Ah! My new book, FRIDAY I’M IN LOVE, was announced today!
OFF THE RECORD got a starred review from Kirkus! This is the first star for this book and my first star from Kirkus. I couldn’t be happier! You can read the review here.
I’m so so excited to share the cover reveal for OFF THE RECORD over at Teen Vogue and an excerpt from the first chapter!
It’s been a little whole since I’ve updated! Last semester was overwhelming, with the release of the book and my father’s death and also trying to balance school with everything. But a lot of great things happened, especially in regards to FULL DISCLOSURE!
First, Shondaland included FULL DISCLOSURE in its list of Ten Books You Might’ve Missed in 2019 and called it “the YA novel of the year that everyone should be talking about” (!!!!!!!).
Secondly, The Guardian called it a “warm, funny and thoughtfully sex-positive impressive debut from a writer still in her teens.” The Irish Times called me “a writer to watch” and called the book “an upbeat and warm romance aimed at destigmatizing the condition [HIV].” The Financial Times said
”Simone is a hugely appealing and thoughtful narrator who’s also riven with adolescent doubts. A fine, bold debut, if jaw-dropping at times.”
I’m very glad that she’s dropping jaws.
And last, but certainly not least, Jasmine Guillory included FD as one of the top books of 2019 during a visit to the Today Show! I screamed when I found out. It was a great way to end the year.
Full Disclosure got a starred review from The School Library Journal! I’m very much geeking out right now. You can read it here.
I made a little slideshow of the blurbs for FULL DISCLOSURE! I’m so glad that some of my favorite authors took the time to read my book and that they actually like it. Take a look to see what they have to say!
The cover of Full Disclosure is up on Teen Vogue! I’m completely in love with it. I answered a few questions over at this link.
FULL DISCLOSURE to be released by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers in Fall 2019
New York, NY, March 23, 2018—Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, will publish FULL DISCLOSURE, a young adult novel from eighteen-year-old debut author Camryn Garrett. Editor Katherine Harrison offered within 24 hours of receiving the submission; acquiring U.S., Canada, and open market rights for the book from Brianne Johnson at Writers House. UK/Commonwealth rights were acquired for simultaneous publication by Emma Jones at Penguin Random House Children’s, following a 4-publisher auction, from Cecilia de la Campa at Writers House.
US / Knopf Books for Young Readers
UK / Penguin Random House UK
Italy / In Castoro
Brazil / Verus
Sweden / Gilla Bocker
Portugal / Saida de Emergencia
Romania / Epica
Hungarian / Maxim
French / Laffont
