SCBWI Golden Kite Honor Award Winner
Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
YALSA Best Book for Young Adults
Children's Book Council Best of Book of the Year
Association for Library Service Notable Children's Book "A lyrical, vital, and spunky debut about mental health, grief, and the healing power of self-love.
A must read." –Mariama J. Lockington, Stonewall Honor-winning author of For Black Girls Like Me ★ "
Superbly woven; a bold, deep portrayal of a young voice who needs to be heard."
–Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "
A compassionate, stirring story that readers will not forget
." –School Library Journal, starred review ★ "
A candid narrative told in quick-moving, rapport-like verse, made accessible by Iveliz's sarcastically funny, authentically tween voice."
–Publishers Weekly, starred review "A great reminder that
no one is truly alone."
–Booklist "
Relatable and powerful. . . . Iveliz's first-person account amplifies the need for finding one's voice and asking for help at any age."
–The Horn Book "Deeply moving and honest."
–CCBC Choices