GONE VIRAL

For fans of the Legendary Alston Boys, an uproarious contemporary adventure story with a dash of fantasy about two friends who start a non-singing duo, go viral, and become unlikely international rock stars, bringing mindfulness to the middle school masses.

PERFECT FOR RELUCTANT READERS
Short chapters with black & white illustrations, a high-interest plot, and plenty of humor and action make Gone Viral a terrific choice for reluctant readers.

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION MEETS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Today's tweens know all about mindfulness and meditation, which have become increasingly popular tools with caregivers and educators for promoting mental health. But Gone Viral's silly and sincere brand of viral mindfulness meets middle schoolers where they're atonline and in their imaginationsand quiet meditation has never been quite so much fun!

AWARD-WINNING WRITER WITH A FLAIR FOR ACCESSIBLE, KID-FRIENDLY STORIES
Gary Soto's books for young readers have sold millions of copies and his backlist sales remain robust. His awards include the Carnegie Medal, the Hispanic Heritage Award for Literature, and the NEA Author-Illustrator Civil Rights Award. His New and Selected Poems was a National Book Award finalist. He is also the author of an American Girl book, Marisol, and his fast-paced sports and relationship stories have remained kid-favorites for decades. Gone Viral hits many of his books' proven sweet spotshumor, fast-paced action, young love and friendship, and relatable contemporary Latine protagonists.

Gary Soto is the author of Baseball in April, Taking Sides, Puppy Love, and many more books for young readers. He is a National Book Award finalist and a recipient of the Andrew Carnegie Medal, the Hispanic Heritage Award for Literature, the Tomás Rivera Book Award, the NEA Author- Illustrator Civil Rights Award, the California Library Association's Beatty Award, and the PEN Center West Book Award.