My Life as a Meme - by Janet Tashjian (Paperback)

About the Book

"Derek Fallon and his friends are back for another hilarious adventure...this time featuring epic "meme" adventures!"--

Book Synopsis

My Life as a Meme is Book 8 of the much-loved My Life series from author Janet Tashjian and illustrator Jake Tashjian.

Derek Fallon loves making funny memes, but when he finds himself the joke of a viral meme, he realizes how easy it is to offend others using this platform. Derek decides to confront the creator of the hurtful meme, all during the backdrop of a fire evacuation that has put him in the same place as his meme bully.

Here is another thoughtful, funny, and timely adventure in the life of the ever-loving, ever-mischievous Derek Fallon.

Christy Ottaviano Books

Review Quotes

My Life as a Book:
A 2011 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

"Give this to kids who think they don't like reading. It might change their minds." --Booklist, starred review

"A kinder, gentler Wimpy Kid with all the fun and more plot." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Sure to engage fans of Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid books as well as those looking for a spunky, contemporary boy with a mystery to solve." --School Library Journal

My Life as a Stuntboy:
"Another fun, emotionally resonant read for the Wimpy Kid set and beyond." --Kirkus Reviews

"A fast-moving plot and relatable protagonist make this stand-alone sequel a good choice for boys who, like Derek, would rather reach for a TV remote or game controller than a book." --School Library Journal

"Fans of the first will be utterly delighted by this sequel and anxious to see what Jake will turn up as next." --The Bulletin

"This is a great package for kids, especially those like Derek who don't think they like to read." --Booklist

About the Author

Janet Tashjian is the author of the popular My Life series including My Life as a Book, My Life as a Stuntboy, My Life as a Cartoonist, My Life as a Joke and My Life as a Gamer, as well as the Einstein the Class Hamster series, illustrated by her son, Jake Tashjian. Jake and Janet live in Studio City, California.