That is because these books all use social media as more than just something happening in the background. Social networks and social media fame actively influence the plot in each of these YA novels, whether social media is used to spread vicious rumors, engage in flirtatious banter, or enable teens to create entire lives away from their real world high schools. They engage in big questions about social media. Like, is social media a force for good or bad in the world? Is Internet fame a valuable goal to strive for? And what does it mean when your online life is more meaningful than your IRL one? There are many YA books about social media and social media fame. But among the many, here are eight that I think explore the topic in interesting and nuanced ways. To further your young adult exploration, take a look at the 25 best YA books of all time or listen to Book Riot’s podcast Hey YA!
