Marcus’ father acts as an effective mirror who helps Marcus process and manage his social media consumption. Unfortunately, Marcus’ tendency to speak first and ask questions later leads to a collision course with social media trolls, competing against his creative partner for likes, and the alienation of friends. In fact, the movie that the duo created has landed them a spot on a popular television show. In this entry, the fame generated by Marcus and Sierra’s movie from their after-school film club goes to Marcus’ head and leads to an unhealthy social media fixation. References to Marcus Makes a Movie (2021) give a synopsis of the earlier story to smooth the way for new readers without taking up too much of the narrative. Comedian Hart’s sophomore middle-grade title, co-authored with Rodkey, explores the ways social media success can impact kids’ relationships and sense of self.
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