Queen of Likes
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What’s inside...
Karma Cooper, a seventh grader and social media celebrity with thousands of followers on SnappyPic, finds herself in a dilemma when her parents take away her beloved smartphone, nicknamed Floyd, as a punishment for breaking phone rules. As a popular figure on social media who wasn't initially part of the in-crowd at Merton Middle School, Karma is devastated by the loss of her phone. The story explores how Karma, who is adept at multitasking with her phone, navigates life without it, learning lessons about the value of real-world experiences and connections beyond digital likes.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
9-13
Length
272 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Karma Cooper
Discussion points
How did Karma handle the challenges she faced with her online popularity and her real-life friendships?
What do you think about the choices Karma made throughout the story?
In what ways do you think being responsible on social media is important?
How did Karma's relationship with her parents and friends change throughout the book?
What did you learn about the impact of social media on personal relationships from 'Queen of Likes'?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their own opinions about the characters' decisions, and relate those situations to their personal experiences.
Discuss the consequences of Karma’s actions and ask your child to think about alternative ways she could have handled certain situations.
Highlight the importance of balancing online interaction with real-life relationships and ask for their thoughts on maintaining that balance.
Use examples from the book to talk about the value of honesty and integrity both online and offline.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The impact of social media on self-esteem
Explanation: The protagonist, Karma Cooper, navigates her obsession with social media popularity and learns the deeper values of self-worth beyond likes and shares.
Real-World Application: Children can relate this to understanding the importance of self-confidence and personal identity over online validation.
Example Lesson: Consequences of dishonesty
Explanation: Karma faces repercussions for manipulating a situation to gain social media fame, teaching readers about integrity.
Real-World Application: This theme guides children to make honest choices and consider the effects of their actions on themselves and others.
Example Lesson: Importance of real-life interactions
Explanation: Through various events in the story, Karma learns to appreciate face-to-face interactions over virtual ones, showing the value of real-world relationships.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to prioritize spending quality time with family and friends over digital interactions.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: The book portrays Karma's growth as she starts to understand different perspectives and the feelings of her peers.
Real-World Application: Children learn to develop empathy, enhancing their social skills and emotional intelligence in everyday interactions.