Paula Chase: "Off Balance"

Gossip is juicier, secrets are bigger, and tensions are higher than ever in this riveting sequel to Balancing Act.

Hot Lipz, everyone’s favorite–or least favorite–Chatter account is back at it, stirring up gossip among the rival schools in Da Icy City. Selena knows that it’s only a matter of time before she finds herself on the other end of the rumors—and she has a secret.

While Selena sets out to uncover Hot Lipz’s true identity, Leesh is still reeling from the account’s last big reveal: she has a sister, and it’s none other than her biggest gymnastics rival, Chyna. Now somebody from Leesh’s past is calling in a favor, and if anyone finds out, it could ruin everything she’s worked for.

The pressure is on as the Power Panthers Gymnastics team prepares to compete in the Diamond Cup, and with a new student arriving at the Heights, loyalties will be tested like never before.

About the Author:

Paula Chase is the co-founder of the award-winning blog, The Brown Bookshelf. She is a longtime advocate for diversifying the type of fiction featuring Black characters. Chase is the author of nine critically acclaimed upper middle grade and YA novels and a winner of NCTE’s Assembly on Literature for Adolescents (ALAN) Konigsberg Award.

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