Three Things About Emmy Crawford

Fans of contemporary fiction will find this coming-of-age book relatable, and those with chronic and invisible illnesses will see themselves in the characters. A timely novel for election season and a great pairing for Chronically Dolores by Maya Van Wagenen. — School Library JournalWith a fun take on life as a politician’s child, Bitz introduces Emmy as a complex character who doesn’t always make the right choices, spurring interesting character development that is equally, satisfyingly mirrored in other characters and their flaws. Hand to readers seeking chronic illness and disability in the vein of Ellie Haycock Is Totally Normal (2024), by Gretchen Schreiber, with a romantic heart blooming from different shades of shared struggles akin to Laura Taylor Namey’s A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow (2020). — BooklistAn honest exploration of trust, family, and self-care. A senator’s daughter struggles with perfectionism amid familial, academic, and romantic tensions. — Kirkus Reviews”THREE THINGS ABOUT EMMY CRAWFORD delivers on everything I look for in a YA novel, then delivers even more. Bitz effortlessly weaves together the day-to-day realities of chronic illness with a funny and fresh take on academic rivals-to-lovers, and it Works with a capital W! Emotional, sweet, and ridiculously swoony, this book is a must-read.” — Lynn Painter, New York Times Bestselling author The votes are in: Three Things About Emmy Crawford wins for its sharp portrayal of real issues teens care about, sparkling debate team hijinks, and thoughtfully drawn relationships. Sisterhood and slow-burn romance meld in this delightful story. You won’t stop at three things to love about Emmy.— Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow“Emmy Crawford is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to learn how to live in the body you have when challenges with sisterhood, romance, family life in politics, and a front-running spot on the debate team demands otherwise. This coming-of-age tale will resonate with readers for its sharpness, wit, and the intriguing realities of life in the public eye.” — Joan F. Smith, author of The Other Side of Infinity and The Half-Orphan’s Handbook“Told with nuance, candor, and understanding, Bitz’s characters weave through issues of anxiety and chronic illness and a shot at debate team nationals. Readers will cheer for Emmy to be seen for her successes as well as her heart, bravery, and ability to let others into a world she’s hidden away.”—Gretchen Schreiber, author of Ellie Haycock Is Totally Normal — Gretchen Schreiber, author of Ellie Haycock Is Totally Normal

Allison L. Bitz hails from Lincoln, NE, where she lives with her spouse and two kids. Her superpower is empathy, and she’s been known to have resting tell-me-your-life-story face. Allison holds a PhD in counseling psychology and has worked as a licensed psychologist since 2012. When she’s not working on a novel or counseling, Allison is more than likely writing a song, getting riled up about something political, or trying to track down a pastry to enjoy with her coffee. She has a soft spot for rescue animals, which are vying for species majority in her home (two perfect dogs, two ornery cats). The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom is her debut novel.