Re: Surviving High School Lele Pons Pdf 15
Annice Hemmerling
Lele gets a black eye during tackle football, and bullies call her names at her school. Lele and Alexei flirt by playfully punching each other, but she often imagines violent scenarios -- such as beating up her enemies or her boyfriend for possibly cheating on her -- for comedic effect.
Lele is a famous Vine star and constantly references her videos. Brands include Disney, Nickelodeon, Pokmon, Converse, Starbucks, iPhone. Social media references include Vine, Snapchat, and Instagram. Celebrities mentioned include Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, and more. Popular TV shows and movies mentioned include Game of Thrones, American Horror Story, High School Musical, Mean Girls, Heathers, and more.
Parents need to know that the famous Vine celebrity Lele Pons wrote Surviving High School with best-selling author Melissa de la Cruz. Inspired by her life and successful Vines, the Lele Pons character in the story tries to balance the challenges of high school with her rising Internet fame. Teens smoke, drink, talk about hooking up and losing their virginity, and use strong language including "f--k," "s--t," "bitch," "see you next Tuesday" (a secret way of saying "c--t"), and more. There's hardly any violence except for Lele's daydreams where she imagines beating up her enemies or her boyfriend for possibly cheating on her. The story may be predictable and references tons of brands, but teens will see the importance of celebrating their individuality and finding a healthy balance with media and technology.
Inspired by her real-life experiences and popular Vines, Lele Pons wonders if SURVIVING HIGH SCHOOL could ever be as easy as creating a clever video. As she goes from bullied loner to the most popular girl in school, Lele must learn how to balance the drama of mean girls and cute boys with her rising celebrity status. Can she make it through her junior year of high school without getting carried away by the perks of Internet fame?
Vine star Lele Pons relies on her self-deprecating humor, annoying acronyms and hashtags, and an abundance of pop culture references to tell a superficial high school story. While she celebrates her individuality and encourages others to do the same, her obsession with her appearance negates the positive body-image messages she may be trying to impart to her readers.
Although the Lele in the book is fictional, her #DoItForTheVine mentality comes across as selfish and arrogant especially when she neglects her friends and schoolwork and provides insincere apologies and excuses for her behavior. While there aren't many useful tips for surviving high school, Lele's rise in popularity -- both online and offline -- and self-esteem issues show teens how important it is to find a healthy balance with media and technology.
Lele Pons already has millions of followers on social media. Why publish a book, too? Are there other Vine celebs that you think should get a chance at a book? Or would they do better to stick with the platform that made them famous?
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