Liz Lighty has always felt too black, too poor, and too awkward to stand out in her small, rich, prom-obsessed hometown of Campbell, Indiana. So she plans to attend the Pennington College, play in their world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor. When her financial aid falls through, she decides to go for her school's scholarship for prom king and queen. Then she starts to fall for the new girl in school, Mack, who is also running for queen.
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