First published 2016
Connor Franta opens his life to readers in this personal account of growing up in the Midwest and building an online career. He examines his childhood as one of four siblings at home and one of five students in his small classroom. Franta discusses his teenage battles with questions of identity, concerns about his body, and his emerging understanding of his sexuality. The memoir follows his choice in his early twenties to chase his creative dreams, leading to his career as a YouTube creator, charitable advocate, business owner, and cultural influencer. Franta looks back at his experiences with both insight and humor while approaching his current life with modesty and his future with optimism. He shares personal challenges alongside encouraging advice for young people navigating adulthood. The book speaks to anyone growing up in our connected world while delivering a universal message about embracing authenticity and pursuing genuine desires. This full-color edition features photographs and personal mementos from Franta's own collection.
Genres: coming-of-age, autobiography, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: Midwest
Period: Childhood, Teenage Years, Early Twenties
Hardcover · Keywords Press