Author Tami Charles' middle grade debut, Like Vanessa (Charlesbridge, March 2018), has received plenty of early buzz including: 2017 SCBWI Book Launch Award, 2018 ABA Indies Introduce Selection, Spring 2018 Junior Library Guild Selection, endorsed by New York Times Bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia and multi-platinum recording artist and TV/film actress Vanessa Williams, and will be appearing at the ABA Winter Institute in 2018.; Written in a first-person perspective with a humorous, authentic, and relatable voice that will hook readers and have them rooting for Daphne throughout her adventures.; The series features a multiracial military family that has traveled and lived all over the world, speaks several different languages, and remains tightknit through it all.; Capitalizes on the popularity of YouTube stars among tweens and teens; Offers an inside look into the life of a fictional YouTube/vlog star, Daphne Doesn't.