Not Your Backup
by C.B. Lee
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Pub Date Jun 04 2019 | Archive Date Jun 15 2019
Interlude Press | Interlude Press - Duet Books
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Description
A Note From the Publisher
C.B. Lee is a Lambda Literary Award-nominated writer of young adult science fiction and fantasy. Her works include the Sidekick Squad series (Duet Books) and Ben 10 (Boom!). C.B. loves to write about queer teens, magic, superheroes, and the power of friendship. When not nationally touring as an educator, writer, and activist, C.B. lives in Los Angeles, where she can neither confirm nor deny being a superhero. You can learn more about her and her adventures as a bisexual disaster at http://cb-lee.com.
CONTENT WARNINGS:
• Some internalized shame throughout an aromantic and asexual questioning arc
• Some sci-fi violence and offscreen non-graphic minor character death
Advance Praise
“C.B. Lee’s utterly charming Sidekick Squad series has it all—swoony romance, thought-provoking deconstructions of superhero tropes, and the cutest robots ever. But best of all are her very human, very relatable characters—vibrant personalities you just can’t help but root for as they make their way in the world. If you’re a fan of superheroes, thoughtful sci-fi, and/or general awesomeness, you need these books in your life.” —Sarah Kuhn, author of Heroine Complex
Marketing Plan
Marketing Plan
* National publicity campaign
* Traditional and web advertising
* Author appearances
* Online blogs
* Instagram tour
* Distribution through IPG
* Multi-platform e-book sales
* Publisher promotion at conventions and book festivals
* Cross-promotion with author
* Social networking campaign, including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and other platforms
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781945053788 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 320 |
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Featured Reviews
Librarian 250745
I LOVE THIS SERIES SO MUCH. There’s the excellent diversity rep for one thing. And then there’s the way Lee plugs into the teen mindset – a time of life when we all at some point feel like outsiders or alienated from our own lives and sometimes bodies. While this is part of the process of becoming a well-adjusted adult, many YA books just don’t really tap into this and I dig the way Lee says ‘hey you may not be special by whatever arbitrary standards of measurement are being used right now, but you are significant. On your worst day, you matter and you should take up the space you need.’ It’s an important message for teens to hear and delivered in a way that’s fun, accessible and entertaining. In this book, Emma, the non superpowered member of the team, takes the lead as MC and she’s perfect. This was an excellent adventure story with super and not so super humans, where claiming your own strengths and voice was paramount. Highly recommend.
Candace Z, Reviewer
I was so excited to read this book and I was not disappointed. I love everything about this series. C.B. does such a fantastic job creating these very relatable characters that you can't help but root for. They are flawed, imperfect, incredibly human, and the most diverse cast of characters that I think I've ever encountered in a book series.
This third installment is told through the point of view of Emma Robledo, the only member of the Sidekick Squad without any superpowers. But that does not make her any less of a badass. Emma is smart, a natural leader, and a rockstar behind the wheel. She is determined to lead the Resistance and expose the Heroes League of Heroes as the corrupt organization that it is.
Not Your Backup is a brilliant continuation of the Sidekick Squad story. It's full of humor, emotional moments, and a lot of fun, even as the stakes continue to rise. I can't wait for book four!
THE LEAGUE IS A LIE!
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