The Offline Diaries

Paperback

'A fresh, lively story about friendship' Jacqueline Wilson

A universal story of friendship, falling out and unforgettable characters that will resonate with all readers of 9 and up – from the authors of Slay in Your Lane

Ade is about to start at a new school. She is NOT happy with her stepdad for making them move here. Shanice has been at the school for a year already. Since her mum died, she’s been living with her dad and annoying older brother, spending most of her time outside school in her dad’s hair salon.

When Ade and Shanice meet in the salon, and spot each other’s diaries, an instant friendship is formed, and they start to chat online… but offline is a whole other story!

The Offline Diaries is a fresh, funny and contemporary story of friendship, told in the captivating voices of Ade and Shanice – two utterly unforgettable Year 8 girls who will seize the hearts and imaginations of readers everywhere.

RRP: £7.99

Imprint

HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks

ISBN

978-0-00-844478-5

Publication Date

02-03-2023

Format

Paperback

Pages

256 pages

Dimensions

129x198mm

Product Description

'A fresh, lively story about friendship' Jacqueline Wilson

A universal story of friendship, falling out and unforgettable characters that will resonate with all readers of 9 and up – from the authors of Slay in Your Lane

Ade is about to start at a new school. She is NOT happy with her stepdad for making them move here. Shanice has been at the school for a year already. Since her mum died, she’s been living with her dad and annoying older brother, spending most of her time outside school in her dad’s hair salon.

When Ade and Shanice meet in the salon, and spot each other’s diaries, an instant friendship is formed, and they start to chat online… but offline is a whole other story!

The Offline Diaries is a fresh, funny and contemporary story of friendship, told in the captivating voices of Ade and Shanice – two utterly unforgettable Year 8 girls who will seize the hearts and imaginations of readers everywhere.

Author

Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené

Yomi Adegokeis a multi-award-winning journalist and author. She is currently a columnist at theGuardianandBritish Vogueand is the former host of the Women’s Fiction Prize podcast. In 2018, she co-wrote the bestselling bookSlay In Your Laneand the same year was named one of the most influential people in London by theEvening Standard. She was also awarded the Groucho Maverick andMarie ClareFuture Shaper awards. In 2021, she was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Elizabeth Uviebinenéis a multi-award-winning author and columnist at theFinancial Times. She was named one of Ad Age’s 2021 Leading Women in Europe, one of the most influential people in London by theEvening Standardand a Groucho Maverick Award for being a ‘culturally progressive innovator, making the change’.

Imprint

HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks

ISBN

978-0-00-844478-5

Publication Date

02-03-2023

Format

Paperback

Pages

256 pages

Dimensions

129x198mm

Product Description

'A fresh, lively story about friendship' Jacqueline Wilson

A universal story of friendship, falling out and unforgettable characters that will resonate with all readers of 9 and up – from the authors of Slay in Your Lane

Ade is about to start at a new school. She is NOT happy with her stepdad for making them move here. Shanice has been at the school for a year already. Since her mum died, she’s been living with her dad and annoying older brother, spending most of her time outside school in her dad’s hair salon.

When Ade and Shanice meet in the salon, and spot each other’s diaries, an instant friendship is formed, and they start to chat online… but offline is a whole other story!

The Offline Diaries is a fresh, funny and contemporary story of friendship, told in the captivating voices of Ade and Shanice – two utterly unforgettable Year 8 girls who will seize the hearts and imaginations of readers everywhere.

Author

Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené

Yomi Adegokeis a multi-award-winning journalist and author. She is currently a columnist at theGuardianandBritish Vogueand is the former host of the Women’s Fiction Prize podcast. In 2018, she co-wrote the bestselling bookSlay In Your Laneand the same year was named one of the most influential people in London by theEvening Standard. She was also awarded the Groucho Maverick andMarie ClareFuture Shaper awards. In 2021, she was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Elizabeth Uviebinenéis a multi-award-winning author and columnist at theFinancial Times. She was named one of Ad Age’s 2021 Leading Women in Europe, one of the most influential people in London by theEvening Standardand a Groucho Maverick Award for being a ‘culturally progressive innovator, making the change’.