Semi-Famous

A True Story of Near Celebrity

Josh Sundquist

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Little, Brown Young Readers
10 October 2023

People & places (Children's&YA); Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA); Humour & jokes (Children's&YA); Educational: IT & computing, ICT; Personal & social issues: disability & special needs (Children's&YA)

Social media star and comedian Josh Sundquist takes readers on his hilarious journey to the fringes of viral stardom to discover if it's possible to be both very famous and very happy.

As a semi-famous internet creator, Josh Sundquist knows what it's like to chase fame, but he also knows that more fame usually means more stress. So he set out on a pseudo-scientific investigation to find out if there is any way for fame and happiness to overlap.

He attempts to define the word ""fame""-hint: it's harder than you'd think. He turns back time to identify the first facially-recognizable celebrity (you might know his former BFF Brutus). He digs into the numbers to debunk urban legends associated with stardom (ever heard of the 27 Club?). He talks to other semi-famous people (from K-pop sensations to former child stars) and asks them: Is this fame thing making you happy? If not, why are you doing it? If so, what's your secret? All while recounting funny stories about his own cringy fame-seeking (like his many attempts, and failures, to get onto MTV).

Packed with playful diagrams, fascinating insights from celebrities, and embarrassing truths from Josh's experience with semi-fame, this is a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamed of becoming famous...or at least going viral on TikTok.

By: Josh Sundquist
Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 212mm, Width: 144mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 520g
ISBN: 9780316629799
ISBN 10: 0316629790
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 10 October 2023
Recommended Age: From 14 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Josh Sundquist is a Paralympian, social media star, comedian, motivational speaker, and Halloween enthusiast. He is the author of We Should Hang Out Sometime, Love and First Sight, and the bestselling Just Don't Fall. As a motivational speaker, Josh speaks to schools, conventions, and corporations across the world. He invites you to visit him at joshsundquist.com or follow him at @JoshSundquist.

Reviews for Semi-Famous: A True Story of Near Celebrity

A cleverly funny memoir-slash-expose....this is a fun and thoughtful work suitable for every young person living in our tech-driven world. --SLJ * Insightful and humorous... Sundquist's own awkward pursuit of fame is sometimes laugh-out-loud funny, and he offers wise and down-to-earth advice for those who come in already convinced that fame alone is a worthy goal. Highly recommended. --Booklist, starred review Cleverly humorous and extremely timely reading for those who seek renown. --Kirkus