""One of 2017's Biggest Debuts" - Bustle"Smart, raw, often biting in its reflections of the haves and have-nots, this debut will appeal to fans of John Green’s An Abundance of Katherines. Birdie and Bash are part of a cast of characters so vividly drawn, you’ll find yourself not only wanting to (re)study chemistry but learning what you get in life isn’t always what you deserve - sometimes it’s more. Candace Ganger’s breathtaking debut is ..."
"“Who better to raise teens’ awareness of mental illness and health than the YA authors they admire?” —Booklist (starred review) “[A] much-needed, enlightening book.” —School Library Journal (starred review) Your favorite YA authors including Ellen Hopkins, Maureen Johnson, and more recount their own experiences with mental health in this raw, real, and powerful collection of essays that explores everything from ADD to PTSD.Have you ever ..."
"I stood in that spot for a few minutes when a song burst through the speakers—“I
Hope You Dance”—and out of the shadows, Dad appeared in his dress blues ...
For prom begins at halfpast eight, Just go inside; don't hesitate, Will you give me
one more chance, To offer you this one last dance? ... Dad cell May 19 at 1:02
PM."
"... what they need to happen for the kid to live another day. So last night, when I'm
closing the rink by myself, and the lights are off and everyone's gone, I sneak
another twenty from the drawer and put it in an envelope. Vinny will survive,
minus ..."
"In the background of the call, Sabaine could hear a low echoey airport
announcement being made. “I just talked to the customer service rep at KLM,”
Steve said. “They said she never showed up in Entebbe. Did she say anything to
you about changing her ticket? Has she contacted you at all since she left Kitgum
?” “She was backpacking...” Sabine trailed off. “She said not to worry, that she
would be out of touch for a little while. Reme ..."
"Your favorite YA authors including Kami Garcia, Ellen Hopkins, Maureen Johnson, and more recount their own experiences with mental illness in this raw, real, and powerful collection of essays that explores everything from ADD to PTSD.Have you ever felt like you just couldn’t get out of bed? Not the occasional morning, but every day? Do you find yourself listening to a voice in your head that says “you’re not good enough,” “not good look ..."
"31 Authors Share Their Personal Struggles Jessica Burkhart, Maureen Johnson,
Robison Wells, Lauren Oliver, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Amy Reed, Aprilynne Pike,
Rachel M. Wilson, Dan Wells, Amber Benson, E. Kristin Anderson, Sarah Fine,
Kelly Fiore-Stultz, Ellen Hopkins, Scott Neumyer, Crissa-Jean Chappell,
Francesca Lia Block, Tara Kelly, Kimberly McCreight, Megan Kelley Hall, Hannah
Moskowitz, Karen Mahoney, Tom Pollock, Cyn Balog, M ..."