* ' is an accomplished, layered, moving story featuring a girl questioning her sexuality. * 'A heartwarming and engaging tale that treats Sunny's emerging sexual identity with care, authenticity, and age appropriateness.'- School Library Journal, starred review Todays poll in the youth/young adult category: The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. * 'A sweet and gentle story of self-discovery and a beautiful addition to the growing genre of middle-grade realism featuring girls who like girls.'- Kirkus Reviews, starred review This week Were hosting our Summer Vacation Reads tournament of polls. 'Sunny's bravery and buoyant spirit as she explores the truth about her family and herself will leave a lasting impression on the reader's heart.'- Barbara Dee, author of Everything I Know About You and Halfway Normal

This book is a joy.'- Anne Ursu, author of The Lost Girl Sunny is portrayed with such deep empathy and respect that she's destined to be a treasured friend for readers. James, Ashley Herring Blake honors the big, messy emotions inherent in being a preteen girl. Surely a message we all can get on board with!'- Tami Charles, author of Like Vanessa and Definitely Daphne Ashley Herring Blake hits all the feels with this one. Readers will root for Sunny from start to finish. Part soul-crushing, part soul-fulfilling, laced in humor and unwavering hope. The Mighty Midget's Klondike Game Guides and Pictures. James pulls at the heart strings from the very first sentence. I may be Ashley Herring Blake's biggest fan!'- p.p1 Shannon Hitchcock, author of One True Way and Ruby Lee & Me James will make you ache for the twelve-year-old you once were, and anxious to share this book with every pre-teen you know. Sunny is a funny, thoughtful, and wonderfully rendered character who will stay with you long after you have finished reading.- Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Amal Unbound James is a moving coming of age story that is not only engaging to read but is also deeply important.

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