Follow Your Arrow
Jessica Verdi
About this book
For fans of Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera, this is a riveting and irresistible take on love, life, and identity -- both online and off. CeCe Ross is kind of a big deal. She and her girlfriend, Silvie, are social media influencers with zillions of fans and followers, known for their cute outfits and being #relationshipgoals.So when Silvie breaks up with her, CeCe is devastated. She's lost her first love, and now she can't help but wonder if she'll lose her followers as well.Things get even messier when CeCe meets Josh, a new boy in town who is very much Not Online. CeCe isn't surprised to be falling for a guy; she's always known she's bi. And Josh is sweet and smart and has excellent taste in donuts... but he has no idea that CeCe is internet-famous. And CeCe sort of wants to keep it that way.But when CeCe's secrets catch up to her, she finds herself in the middle of an online storm, where she'll have to confront the blurriness of public vs. private life, and figure out what it really means to speak her truth.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Follow Your Arrow" by Jessica Verdi was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to its LGBTQ+ content and perceived immorality. This ban reflects a growing trend in certain states to challenge books that address LGBTQ+ themes, often led by parent-teacher associations and local school boards. Specific instances include formal complaints filed in various school districts, resulting in votes to remove the book from library shelves and curricula. The outcomes of these challenges have varied, with some bans upheld while others are still contested in ongoing debates about educational content.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | LGBTQ+Moral |
