NerdCrush

“Chic geeks everywhere will ­appreciate this new novel from Emrich.”–SLJ
“Emrich uses Ramona’s shy ventures beyond her comfort zone and slow evolution into a more confident version of herself to develop a wholesome and bighearted debut about quirky characters boldly embracing their idiosyncrasies, learning that it’s okay to stand out, and challenging the assumptions placed upon them.”
–Publisher’s Weekly
“Cosplay culture takes center stage in this winsome romance … Emrich’s debut showcases a multidimensional protagonist navigating the predominantly White spaces of comic conventions and anime and manga fandom while trying to fit in at school. Ramona’s yearnings to find her way and to be understood are relatable and angst-filled. An enjoyable look at identity and what it means to belong and to stand out.”–Kirkus Reviews
“A love letter to nerd culture, penned by a cosplaying Black girl with a secret crush. What more could you want?”–Ronni Davis, author of When the Stars Lead to You
“With a light touch, humor, and honesty, Alisha Emrich’s NerdCrush delves into issues of family expectations, the mistakes we make in the name of first love, and the big chances we take to win the heart of our crushes. Lovers of cosplay and big romantic gestures won’t be disappointed.”–Natasha Deen, author of In the Key of Nira Ghani and The Signs and Wonders of Tuna Rashad
“You don’t have to be a nerd to have a crush on this book. But as a nerd, I crushed on this book so hard. A fun, heartfelt, and adorkable read.”–Sara Farizan, author of Dead Flip and Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel

Alisha Emrich has wanted to be a writer ever since the third grade, when she won a poetry contest for a considerably bad, if amusing poem she wrote about her baby doll. Her writing skills have improved since then. She has always loved stories of all kinds, but especially ones where the nerdy girl gets the cute guy. She holds a B.A. in English from Armstrong Atlantic University, an M.A. in English and an M.A. in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University where she has just completed her MFA in Young Adult fiction. Alisha lives in Richmond Hill, Georgia with her family where she is at work on her next novel.

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