Under All the Lights
Written by Maya Ameyaw
Published by Annick Press
A songwriter wrestles with instant stardom and his bisexuality in this raw and propulsive novel.
After one of his songs goes viral, Ollie Cheriet gets the opportunity of a lifetime: a cross-country tour, an album deal, and a chance to help his family with their financial struggles. The only problem? Ollie has major stage fright, a symptom of his anxiety disorder. As pressure from performing, social media rumors, and his romantic life rises, his mental health starts to spiral. So he’s surprised at how grounded he feels when he collaborates with his wildly talented—and distractingly cute—touring partner, Jesse. Music has always helped Ollie through hard times, but he’s going to have to be more vulnerable than he ever thought possible to find self-acceptance in the glow of the spotlight.
Featuring characters from Maya Ameyaw’s acclaimed debut When It All Syncs Up, this story takes readers into the green room, immersing them in the vivid behind-the-scenes world of touring musicians.
Primary ISBN: 9781773218632
Publication Date: October 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Young Adult, Age 14 or older
Community Represented: Algerian/Algerian American, French/French American, Libyan/Libyan American
Themes: Arts, Canadian Connection, Cross-Group Dating, Cross-Group Friendship, Discrimination: Gender and Sexual, Family Relationship: Parents, Format: Audiobook, Genre: Romance, Identity: Exploration, Identity: Multiracial, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health, Trauma & Healing, Trauma & Healing: Sexual Assault
Setting: Canada
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unspecified
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Source: Annick Press