Not Logan: How I Accidentally Became A YouTube Star (Book 1)

Not Logan: How I Accidentally Became A YouTube Star (Book 1)

Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Award Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Award Recipient Literary Titan Gold Award Readers' Favorite 5-Star Recipient The multi-award-winning book for screen-obsessed kids who “don’t read”… until they accidentally laugh their way through every page. Not Logan: How I Accidentally Became a YouTube Star is a laugh-out-loud illustrated chapter book for boys and girls ages 8–13—especially kids who’d rather play games or scroll YouTube than read. Twelve-year-old Logan Blake is not famous. He’s not cool, not coordinated, and definitely not expecting his YouTube channel, Not Logan (with a whopping three subscribers—hi Grandma), to blow up. But then, during a livestream, a bizarre video game glitch turns him into a headless flying bunny—and the internet loses its mind. Overnight, Logan becomes internet-famous. Views skyrocket. Sub counts explode. Suddenly, he’s being asked to do interviews, sell merch, and play the part of “Not Logan”—the weird, viral character the world thinks he is. The problem? Logan’s not sure being himself is enough to keep the spotlight. He’s just a middle school kid who likes snacks, gaming, and getting through the school day without face-planting in the cafeteria. Now, caught between digital chaos and real-life awkwardness, he has to figure out what happens next—while dodging trolls, keeping up with content, and surviving sixth grade. This book was born out of desperation. When nothing could get one video game–obsessed, reluctant reader to enjoy books, a mom and her 12-year-old son decided to write one themselves. They created the exact story they wished existed: fast-paced, hilarious, and written in a voice that sounds like a real kid. Today, that same screen-addicted kid is the co-author behind Logan’s painfully real (and ridiculously funny) middle school adventures. Told in Logan’s laugh-out-loud voice—with doodle-style illustrations and nonstop awkward chaos— Not Logan is perfect for: Kids ages 8–13 who love YouTube, gaming, or funny books - Fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , Dog Man , Dork Diaries , or Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life - Parents, teachers, and librarians looking for high-interest books for reluctant readers - Anyone searching for graphic novel alternatives for boys, funny books for 8–13 year olds, or chapter books that actually get kids reading - Middle school students and fans of funny children’s books From chaotic livestreams to a burnt cookie blob named Crispy Steve, Not Logan is a hilarious and relatable look at viral fame, YouTube culture, middle school drama, and staying true to yourself—even when your life feels like one giant glitch. A high-interest, laugh-out-loud chapter book for boys and girls ages 8–13, Not Logan is perfect for gamers, YouTube fans, and reluctant readers. Fast-paced humor keeps kids turning pages and finishing books on their own. Ideal for classroom libraries, school book fairs, independent reading time, summer reading lists, and parent or teacher recommendations, Not Logan is a favorite among parents, educators, and kids who never thought reading could be fun. If you’re looking for a modern middle grade book that feels current, funny, and genuinely engaging—especially for kids who struggle to find books they actually want to read— Not Logan delivers. The book that turns screen lovers into readers—one laugh at a time.