http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780593125243 2020-05-05T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062943170 Stay Gold is one of those rare novels that reads easily and has comic romantic appeal, but punches hard realism into your gut. Reminiscent of the nuanced storytelling in K.A. Holt’s Redwood and Ponytail, the novel is both accessible and humorous, yet deeply moving and emotional as Pony and Georgia balance being true to themselves with the often-destructive expectations of family and friends. Hopeful, heartfelt, and very needed." -- Joy Preble, Brazos Bookstore, Houston, TX]]> Stay Gold is one of those rare novels that reads easily and has comic romantic appeal, but punches hard realism into your gut. Reminiscent of the nuanced storytelling in K.A. Holt’s Redwood and Ponytail, the novel is both accessible and humorous, yet deeply moving and emotional as Pony and Georgia balance being true to themselves with the often-destructive expectations of family and friends. Hopeful, heartfelt, and very needed.]]> 2020-05-26T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250203656 The Extraordinaries is a superhero story that abounds with character. From the dynamic narration that captures Nick’s perspective with ease to the very believable teen characters, this is a fun read for fans of Becky Albertalli and Marie Lu. I laughed, I cried, and I am ready for more." -- Gwendolyn Baltera, Buttonwood Books and Toys, Cohasset, MA]]> The Extraordinaries is a superhero story that abounds with character. From the dynamic narration that captures Nick’s perspective with ease to the very believable teen characters, this is a fun read for fans of Becky Albertalli and Marie Lu. I laughed, I cried, and I am ready for more.]]> 2020-07-14T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062882769 Clap When You Land is sure to stick with you well beyond the last page." -- Heather Hill, Changing Hands, Tempe, AZ]]> Clap When You Land is sure to stick with you well beyond the last page.]]> 2020-05-05T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780525645627 2020-07-07T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780593116937 2020-07-21T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780593126035 Date Me, Bryson Keller is a gloriously satisfying gay teen coming-of-age love story with characters you’ll think about long after you put the book down (and you won’t want to put it down until you’ve read every word — I didn’t). The narrator, the closeted, gay, mixed-race Kai Sheridan, impulsively takes advantage of a dare to ask out ultra-popular Bryson Keller, who has been dared to spend each week dating the first person who asks him out on Monday morning. Could this possibly lead to the real thing? Highly recommended." -- Carol Schneck Varner, Schuler Books (Grand Rapids), Grand Rapids, MI]]> Date Me, Bryson Keller is a gloriously satisfying gay teen coming-of-age love story with characters you’ll think about long after you put the book down (and you won’t want to put it down until you’ve read every word — I didn’t). The narrator, the closeted, gay, mixed-race Kai Sheridan, impulsively takes advantage of a dare to ask out ultra-popular Bryson Keller, who has been dared to spend each week dating the first person who asks him out on Monday morning. Could this possibly lead to the real thing? Highly recommended.]]> 2020-05-19T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781536209600 Private Lessons is a coming-of-age novel that pulled at my heartstrings. Claire’s relationship with her mother and father had me weeping early on in the book, and I admired and understood her drive to escape her suburban life. Her Filipino heritage is a part of the story but doesn’t define her, and the microaggressions that she faces are just like real life — cutting but ultimately unnoticed by anyone but the target. The lens of Claire’s journey is beautiful and brilliant and I enjoyed reading about her growing up." -- Jackie Jou, Mysterious Galaxy Books, San Diego, CA]]> Private Lessons is a coming-of-age novel that pulled at my heartstrings. Claire’s relationship with her mother and father had me weeping early on in the book, and I admired and understood her drive to escape her suburban life. Her Filipino heritage is a part of the story but doesn’t define her, and the microaggressions that she faces are just like real life — cutting but ultimately unnoticed by anyone but the target. The lens of Claire’s journey is beautiful and brilliant and I enjoyed reading about her growing up.]]> 2020-05-12T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781984836625 2020-07-14T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250222855 Llama Destroys the World, Jonathan Stutzman once again regales readers with Llama’s misadventures...this time involving his good friend Alpaca. Heather Fox’s illustrations perfectly bring to life that lovable polymath, Llama." -- Amanda Kothe, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Cincinnati, OH]]> Llama Destroys the World, Jonathan Stutzman once again regales readers with Llama’s misadventures...this time involving his good friend Alpaca. Heather Fox’s illustrations perfectly bring to life that lovable polymath, Llama.]]> 2020-05-05T00:00:00-04:00