Influencer Who Forgot to Log Off : A Middle Grade Novel About Privacy, Likes, and Learning to Log On to Real Life

What happens when the camera won't turn off?Zara Chen is a regular 7th grader — until she unboxes a pair of GlowUp Glasses and clicks "e;Accept"e; on an 80-page contract she didn't read.Suddenly she's @ZaraSparkles, stuck in Ambassador Mode — livestreaming her entire life 24/7 for 30 days. No off button. No privacy.Now bathrooms are her only safe space, her dad is a viral dog meme, her best friend is pulling away, and 4 million strangers are watching her every move — including her most embarrassing moments.But Zara isn't alone. Eleven other kids are trapped in the same nightmare.Together, they do something radical:They read the rules.They speak up.They fight to log off.The Influencer Who Forgot to Log Off is a funny, heartfelt middle-grade novel about privacy, friendship, media literacy, and remembering you're a person, not content. Packed with humor, memorable characters (including a plastic goldfish named Sir Swims-a-Lot), and important lessons about consent and self-worth, this is the perfect book for kids navigating our always-online world.Ages 9–12Ideal for fans of The Wild Robot, The First Rule of Punk, and anyone who's ever wished they could log off from real life.You control the camera.The camera doesn't control you.P.S. Always read Page 9.