“Schmitt simultaneously paints a realistic picture of a close but flawed family who must navigate the sudden death of a young family member and all the feelings that come with it.”
Kirkus (starred review)
“difficult truths, a lot of heart, and a refreshingly insightful voice from first-time author Schmitt.”
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
2021 Rebecca Caudill Selection
2020 Golden Sower Award Finalist
2019 Midwest Booksellers Choice Award Finalist
A 2018 Indies Introduced selection
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NY Public Library top 100 Children’s books of 2018
Junior Library Guild selection
A 2019 Illinois Reads selection