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"Using beautiful prose, Youngblood's debut explores the expansive love only siblings can have for one another, while capturing the heart and soul of what it means to be a blended family. "Readers will fall in love with Georgie and her 'blended-up' family as they navigate tough challenges and new family dynamics."- School Library Journal Readers will immediately be rooting for G-Baby, a girl with the biggest heart, trying her hardest to help everyone around her."- Vashti Harrison, New York Times bestselling author of Little Leaders An openhearted, endearing, and unforgettable debut about the challenges of friendship, growing up, and the boundless love of family."
Readers in co-parenting or blended families especially will relate to the conflicts between Georgie's loving but imperfect parents. *"Youngblood's debut is a celebration of intergenerational family bonds. A welcoming and worthwhile exploration of Southern small-town dynamics and the all-important ties that bind both friends and family."- Booklist "Youngblood’s thoughtful story doesn’t shy away from big subjects-Alzheimer’s, foster care, racial injustice-and Georgie is a warm and witty guide through it all. *"Crafting a largely Black tween cast embarking on a summer full of family secrets, friendship, soul food, and life lessons, Youngblood ( Love Like Sky) delivers a well-paced look at the importance of family legacy."- PW, starred review Packed with important life lessons, this story is also a captivating tale of summer adventure and mystery."- SLJ, starred review *"Youngblood writes an optimistic story bursting with heart, strategically weaving discussions of equity, race, and relationships into the well-paced narrative. A heartwarming story with an inspiring message about creative youth activism." *"Youngblood’s writing fluidly delivers a compelling narrative imbued with historical and cultural context. Youngblood’s writing sings: I would follow her stories anywhere.” - Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medalist “The characters and setting in Forever This Summer are depicted with such clear-eyed tenderness that I felt like I was visiting with them-on their front porches or in the diner booth. "A glorious, big-hearted, and joyful novel! Forever This Summer celebrates three talented girls who discover, with love and empathy, they can triumph, heal, and inspire one another as well as their families and community."- Jewell Parker Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Boys and Black Brother, Black Brother
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