LARA BLOOM is back with more teenage catastrophes . . .
When Lara's school announces a young business competition, her friends are buzzing with ideas. But Lara's focus is on her football training - this is her big chance to take her playing to the next level!
As Lara and her friends set their sights on the prize, can she figure out a way to balance everything and have fun? Certain people seem to be taking pleasure in watching Lara struggle to keep her cool . . . If Lara is going to achieve her dreams, she's going to have to work it!
Friendship, football and feelings combine in Lara's hilarious latest teen diary, for fans of GEEK GIRL, Louise Rennison and Alesha Dixon.
Praise for GLOW UP, LARA BLOOM:
'Hilarious, heartwarming and real' Rachel Faturoti, author of Sadé and Her Shadow Beasts
'Joyful highs, bittersweet lows and crazy fun antics [...] I loved it!' J. P. Rose, author of The Haunting of Tyrese Walker
The sequel to Dee Benson's debut GLOW UP, LARA BLOOM. Written in diary format, the books are a celebration of friendship, growing up and identityBringing the energy of GEORGIA NICHOLSON to a contemporary readership, with positive messages around feminism, identity and body positivityDee Benson is a new Black British novelist from Liverpool. Lara Bloom is a relatable character, brought to life in an accessible and empowering storyLara is a keen footballer, making this book perfect for presenting women's football in a positive light 
