Glow Up, Lara Bloom

When Lara's friends decide to transform their looks in a shared glow-up, Lara isn't keen, until gorgeous new boy Caiden appears. But will she ever get her hair under control - or grow beyond an AA cup? And how much does she really need to change? A warm, funny, delightfully hapless diary-format story for 11+. * Guardian *
I absolutely adored Glow Up, Lara Bloom! It was hilarious, heartwarming and real. If you enjoyed Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, you'll love this book too. Dee's writing is so immersive; it was as if I was experiencing life, including all the embarrassing bits, with Lara. Being a teen can be hard, but Dee has shown that you just need the right community around you to get by. I can't wait to see what she writes next! * Rachel Faturoti, author of Sadé and Her Shadow Beasts *
Lara Bloom is the absolute coolest!A queen on and off the pitch! A funny, honest and fierce book about friendship, facing bullies head on and why other people's opinions don't matter as much as you think they do. Long live the SQuIDGE squad! * Kate Weston, author of Diary of a Confused Feminist *
Dee Benson is an exciting, new and authentic voice and from the moment I started reading, I was transported into the joyful highs, bittersweet lows and crazy fun antics of Lara Bloom's life. This book is a celebration and a delightful insight into adolescence, relatable to readers everywhere. I loved it. * J. P. Rose, author of The Haunting of Tyrese Walker *
This book is a hug from friends, a roar against bullies, and a back-of-the-net super goal for being the best version of who you want to be - for you, and no one else. Lara is a brilliant, funny, modern teen heroine and I really, really want to be part of the SQuIDGE Squad now. * Holly Race, author of A Midnight Dark and Golden *
When footy-loving Lara falls for Caiden, she thinks the best way to impress him is to ditch her looks and upgrade with a glow up. Wrong! Luckily, she's surrounded by friends who know you should always change for yourself and not for a boy. A cracking debut, interweaving an important message for teens about body acceptance. * City Kids *
Told partly in diary journal form this story of a self-confessed teenage catastrophe is full of humour, heart and authenticity. * WRD *
A heart-warming story of friendship, crushes and learning to love yourself. Perfect for fans of GEEK GIRL, Louise Rennison and Alesha Dixon. * Teen Librarian *
A warm, funny, delightfully hapless diary-format story for 11+. * The Guardian *
The journalling of a 14-year-old football captain recalls the hilarity and warmth of Louise Rennison, complete with mean girls and their minions, a cute boy at school and a series of incredibly embarrassing incidents. The cringe factor of early adolescence is captured beautifully (or terrifyingly), with disaster moments always made better with a pack of good friends. * The Irish Times *