The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be

The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will BeBy: Shannon Gibney A remarkable portrait of growing up as a mixed Black transracial adoptee, from the acclaimed author of Dream Country. A MICHAEL L. PRINTZ HONOR BOOK AND KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE CENTURY A fantastical, transcendent memory collage that shirks convention in search of what is real and true about familial bonds.Publishers Weekly, starred review Part memoir, part speculative fiction, The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will

the border is in the blood: his mother

Peter puts his observation and experimental skills to the test to see what he can do for Hammy

The other foods are totally spooked

Author: Sangma Francis | Illustrator: Lisk Feng

who will stop at nothing to show her up

that we ultimately come to understand the importance of hope and human connection in the midst of injustice and violence

the recipes also include lifestyle tips (including the best times to eat dinner and proper portion sizes)

Bridget knows she’s lucky to even have a man come near her

—Jenna Bush Hager

it's ideal for kids just learning how to read—AND for reading aloud to babies and toddlers

and Shelby

Caitlyn Sullivan had come from a long line of Hollywood royalty