His words will resonate with anyone coming of age in the digital era, but at the core is a timeless message for people of all ages: don't be afraid to be yourself and to go after what you truly want.

Here, Connor offers a look at his Midwestern upbringing as one of four children in the home and one of five in the classroom his struggles with identity, body image, and sexuality in his teen years and his decision to finally pursue his creative and artistic passions in his early twenties, setting up his thrilling career as a YouTube personality, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and tastemaker.Įxploring his past with insight and humor, his present with humility, and his future with hope, Connor reveals his private struggles while providing heartfelt words of wisdom for young adults. For example, a section on family begins with a short piece on Connor’s family and what he’s learned from them, so that his fans can get a greater insight into his life and learn something from it.In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensation so far. A cross between an essay collection and a coming-of-age memoir, told in brief, the book is divided into sections, each beginning with a short introduction about what’s affected Connor growing up. The various modes of communication in the book also reflect changes in Connor’s own use of technology over the last several years. From bullying to dating to leaving home, this is an inspirational book for fans who are growing up and establishing their individuality.

Read from start to finish, the book tells a coherent narrative about Connor's coming-of-age and becoming an adult, and the ups and downs that are a part of that. The front of the postcards feature his photos, both of himself and the things that inspire him, with the back answering questions from fans or relating anecdotes about the things that drive and influence him. From YouTube star vlogger Connor Franta comes an illustrated book that grows out of his massive social media outreach-filled with annotated postcards, notes, texts, tweets, journal entries, emails, and letters that chart his coming of age.

A Work in Progress by Connor Franta