About this book
The award-winning author of We Are Okay and Hold Still returns with another beautifully crafted coming-of-age journey about embracing your past, and finding love when you least expect it; set within the Los Angeles film world. (Cover may vary) Just out of high school, Emi Price is a talented young set designer already beginning to thrive in the L.A. film scene. But her artistic eye has failed her in one key area: helping her to design a love life that’s more than make-believe. Then she finds a mysterious letter at an estate sale, and it sends her chasing down the loose ends of a movie icon’s hidden life. And along the way, she finds Ava, and at long last, Emi’s own hidden life begins to bloom.
Censorship history
In 2025, "Everything Leads to You" by Nina LaCour was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to its LGBTQ+ content. This decision was influenced by formal complaints from parents and advocacy groups concerned about the representation of queer relationships in school curricula. The bans reflect a broader trend of challenges to LGBTQ+ literature in educational settings, with some districts voting to remove the book from libraries and reading lists, citing concerns over age-appropriateness and community values.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | LGBTQ+ |