The trailer for the movie version of The Perks of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky (S&S/MTV Books; audio, Recorded Books) debuted at last night’s MTV Movie Awards.

Star Emma Watson (who shared MTV’s Best Cast Award with the rest of the stars of the final Harry Potter installment) introduced the movie, along with co-stars Logan Lerman and Ezra Miller.

Watson plays Sam, who guides wallflower Charlie (Logan Lerman) through the pitfalls of trying to fit in. Chbosky wrote the screenplay and directed the film.

It is scheduled to open on September 14.

Official movie site: Perks-of-Being-a-Wallflower.com

The trade paperback rose to #23 (from #147) on Amazon sales rankings as a result. Many libraries are showing holds, some heavy.

Tie-in:

The Perks of Being a Wallflower Stephen Chbosky Retail Price: $14.00 Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: S&S/MTV Books – (2012-08-28) ISBN / EAN: 1451696191 / 9781451696196

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