Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel's Tween Empire

The captivating, meticulously reported story of the inner workings—and subsequent breakdown—of the Disney Channel machine.

For many kids growing up in the 2000s, there was no cultural touchstone more powerful than Disney Channel, the most-watched cable channel in primetime at its peak. Today, it might best be known for introducing the world to talents like Hilary Duff, Raven-Symoné, Zac Efron, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, and Zendaya.

It wasn't always destined...