MORE 'FAMILIES' POSTS
My granddaddy loved me in his way and wanted to leave me his legacy. He thought that legacy would be a car. I hope the story I’ve turned that legacy into is one he’d be proud of.
As cliché as it sounds, I learned it wasn’t about fitting in or standing out but being true to myself and embracing the journey.
In my middle grade fantasy, THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF TATTERLY, it was important to me to highlight and celebrate the extended family.
The verse novel format adeptly captures Chloe's racing mind, her outbursts, and her new need for introspection. A solid read with a main character who undergoes genuine growth.
A powerful and immensely readable look at a time period and place not often represented in books for children.
This haunted house mystery is less scary than it is simply interesting and engaging. A great book to recommend widely.
A really great story of the lengths one teen will go to to help keep her family together. Somehow Zimmermann makes this story of neglect as hilarious as it is heartbreaking. A stellar read.
Readers who can unfortunately relate to what Sofie and Con are going through will not only feel seen but feel assured that, with help and hope, things may not always be so hard.
This is a great look at coping with illness, connecting with others, adjusting to new realities and identities, and accepting the infinite change that comes with being a person (and not a supercomputer without a body, Al's one true wish in life).
The Parentified Protagonist: From Shifting Roles to Shapeshifter, a guest post by Stephanie Willing
|I hope West of the Sea will find kids who are taking on a world of responsibility and help them recognize that their parents’ dysfunctions are not their fault.
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