Agent: Michael Bourret, Dystel, Goderich & Bourret. Most characters cue as white Simone’s Israeli and French mother has dark skin. Caletti’s ( One Great Lie) bighearted novel, which endorses the wonders of being present in the world rather than existing exclusively online, uses two seemingly perpendicular voyages to expertly navigate themes of belonging, connection, family, and identity. Each chapter begins with excerpts from 19th. Framed by Harper’s narrative voice, presented in what is often a whirlwind of nonstop thoughts, the story also deftly and empathetically engages head-on with anxiety. It’s impossible not to cheer for Harper’s sincere voice as she comes into her own, working to overcome her fears, manage her anxieties, and stop hiding in plain sight. This gorgeous coming-of-age novel thoughtfully examines questions of identity, family, kindness, and a longing for connection. Excerpts from 19th-century letters, journals, and newspapers included at the beginning of each present-day chapter detail a seafaring expedition whose inclusion-and subsequent narrative convergence-is both mysterious and enthralling. Together, the teens become embroiled in an epic pursuit for their biological father that leads them to Hawaii. When someone who inexplicably looks just like Harper contacts her via Instagram, she learns that she has three half siblings: Dario, Simone, and Wyatt, all conceived from the same sperm donor as Harper. She’s not so good at being present in the world without her phone, which she uses to help allay her fears surrounding Covid, distract herself from her mother’s perfectionism, and idly search for her sperm donor father. A week of her mothers wedding chaos brings a new boy and numerous other complications into Crickets life in this funny and romantic novel from Printz Honor. Night Lights (Story: Zebra Gloves and Sun Protection Factor. Seventeen-year-old Harper Proulx is practiced at internet sleuthing, taking Instagram selfies that make her look adventurous and approachable, and interacting with her steadily growing social media following. Books by Deb Caletti, other books with Deb’s work, foreign editions, and more.

The story of us by deb caletti