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13 WAYS TO SAY GOODBYE
Praise for 13 WAYS TO SAY GOODBYE:
'Tenderhearted and hopeful, 13 Ways to Say Goodbye was the book I didn't know I needed. The one for all of us who have ever had to tiptoe around a ghost we love. Fussner deserves a spot in every single middle school classroom.' — Andrea Beatriz Arango, author of Newbery-Honor winning Iveliz Explains It All
'Poignant and wise, Fussner's verse captures the voice of sisterhood, the first stirring of the heart, and – above all – being twelve.' — Olivia A. Cole, author of Dear Medusa
A novel-in-verse about life after loss, 13 Ways to Say Goodbye beautifully renders the power of sibling bonds, the depth of grief, and the strength of learning to love again, perfect for fans of Everywhere Blue and The Distance to Home, from the author of The Song of Us.
Nina always followed her older sister, Lily. But just before her thirteenth birthday, Lily died, leaving Nina behind forever.
In the three years since she lost her sister, Nina has completed Lily’s secret Before Birthday lists to continue in her footsteps. But now Nina is catching up. When Nina flies to Paris, France, and completes tasks that Lily never finished, Nina finds herself magically transported inside of her own memories, face-to-face with the ghosts of her past.
With her birthday looming and the last list running out, Nina is torn between visiting her sister in her memories and adventuring in the present, including crushing hard on her art classmate, Sylvie. Should she follow Lily’s instructions or try something new? And what happens when she finishes the list?
Cover designed by Julia Feingold
Illustrated by Aiyana de Vera
Content Warnings: Please be aware that 13 WAYS TO SAY GOODBYE contains issues including sibling loss, grief, and coming out.
THE SONG OF US
A queer middle grade novel-in-verse adaptation of “Orpheus and Eurydice” starring two seventh grade girls. Order now!
"In this gorgeous tale, THE SONG OF US, Fussner delivers what feels like...a song. Of us. Of anyone who has ever been in love. Or anyone transformed by it. An impressive debut!" - #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds
“A tender book about first crushes, peer pressure, and parental problems in middle school. Written in glorious verse, THE SONG OF US is an ode to love—love that defies expectations, overcomes disappointment, and transcends grief, love that springs in our hearts like song.” - Rajani LaRocca, Newbery Honor-winning author of Red, White, and Whole
“A stunning song of first love, heartache, and the freedom of knowing yourself. Eden and Olivia will linger in my heart.” - Lambda Literary award winning author Rebecca Podos
“Their personalities shine through their beautifully crafted poems, full of aches, worries, and joys…Thirteen-year-old love at its finest.” - Kirkus
Cover designed by Kathy Lam
Illustrated by Aiyana de Vera
Content Warnings: Please be aware that THE SONG OF US contains issues including mental health and mental illness (depression), homophobia, parental neglect, and parental abandonment. Read with care.