Meet & Greet and Book Signing with Stacy McKay | Books on Third

Perfect for teens, parents, and readers who love thought-provoking contemporary fiction, this event is a great opportunity to meet the author, learn more about the story behind the book, and get your copy signed.
About The New We
Politics is a childish game—one that teen Sammy never knew could destroy him. The New We is a gripping young adult novel about identity, power, and what it costs to stand alone.  Sammy Iris knows exactly who he is: a manicure-flashing, soccer-playing teen who refuses to fit neatly into anyone’s box. But being unapologetically himself in small-town Pennsylvania comes at a price—especially when his best friend Cleo joins a school club led by his rival, Benjamin, who is determined to “fix” what he sees as his school’s fading values.
Feeling betrayed and pushed aside, Sammy starts a rival club—sparking a high-stakes conflict that quickly spirals. As tensions rise, money goes missing, and the school newspaper becomes a weapon, Sammy must navigate friendship, identity, and power in a story where every choice has consequences.
At its core, The New We explores belonging, courage, and self-expression—asking one timeless question:
What if doing the right thing means standing alone?
👩‍💼 About the Author
Stacy McKay is an award-winning entrepreneur, international educator, and author with more than twenty-five years of experience working at the intersection of culture, identity, and belonging.
Her career has spanned international education, university administration, immigration law, organizational leadership, and the founding of an international organization that has helped thousands of students find their place in the world through study abroad.
Originally from rural Pennsylvania, she now writes from Southwest Florida, where she lives with her husband, John, their son, Leo, and her impish Persian cat, Noelle—who regularly interrupts her work (and is probably snoozing on her keyboard right now).
The New We continues her lifelong mission to inspire empathy, curiosity, and understanding in young people.
Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Books on Third (in-store event)
🎟️ Ticket Information

This is a free, in-store event
Books will be available for purchase