Summary
A YALSA 2020 Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
“Compelling.” —School Library Journal “Moving.” —Publishers Weekly “Poignant.” —Kirkus Reviews
A high school senior attempts to salvage her reputation among her Ivy League–obsessed classmates by writing their college admissions essays and in the process learns big truths about herself in this mesmerizing debut novel-in-verse, perfect for fans of Gayle Forman and Elizabeth Acev…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781534410442 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1534410449 |
| Author: | Juleah del Rosario |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 1 October 2018 |
| Weight: | 456g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 14-99 |
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Critics Review
“This compelling novel in verse encourages deep thought and conversation. Fans of Perfect by Ellen Hopkins will devour this timely and addictive read.” —School Library Journal
“Del Rosario’s poems are accessible, and Nic proves herself a keen observer of the world around her, an adept interrogator of her own self, and a philosopher who considers how and why life happens the way it does.” —Publishers Weekly
“Thoughtfully introspective.” —Booklist
“In poignant verse, the moments of anguish, loneliness, and hope ring true.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Highly recommended.” —School Library Connection
“Juleah Del Rosario is an important new voice in YA lit.” —Judy Zuckerman, Brooklyn Public Library
Juleah del Rosario
Juleah del Rosario is Chamorro and Filipina, and lives in Colorado where she works as a librarian. She is the author of 500 Words or Less and Turtle under Ice. Her favorite animal is and always has been a turtle.
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