Erin Stewart

Everyone has scars. Some are just easier to see ... 16-year-old Ava Lee is heading back to school one year after a house fire left her severely disfigured. Shes used to the names, the stares, the discomfort, but theres one name she hates most of all: Survivor. What do you call someone who didnt mean to survive? Who sometimes wishes she hadnt? When she meets a fellow survivor named Piper at therapy, Ava begins to feel like shes not facing the nightmare alone. Piper helps Ava reclaim the pieces of Ava Before the Fire, a normal girl who kissed boys and sang on stage. But Piper is fighting her own battle, and when Ava almost loses her best friend, she must decide if the new normal shes chasing has more to do with the girl in the mirror or the people by her side. The beautiful, life-affirming debut from Erin Stewart thats being called the YA answer to Wonder. Perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson, Nicola Yoon and John Green. A heartfelt and unflinching look at the reality of being a burn survivor and at the scars we all carry. This book is for everyone, burned or not, who has ever searched for a light in the darkness. Stephanie Nielson, New York Times bestselling author of HEAVEN IS HERE and a burn survivor"A gripping story, which examines what it means to survive." - i newspaper

WINNER OF THE SCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD FOR TEENS!A beautifully realistic, relatable story about mental healthanxiety, perfectionism, depressionand the healing powers of artperfect for fans of Girl in Pieces and How it Feels to Float. Whatever you struggle with, you are not alone and you are already enoughjust the way you are.Its been three months since The Night on the Bathroom Floor--when Lily found her older sister Alice hurting herself. Ever since then, Lily has been desperately trying to keep things together, for herself and for her family. But now Alice is coming home from her treatment program and it is becoming harder for Lily to ignore all of the feelings shes been trying to outrun.Enter Micah, a new student at school with a past of his own. He was in treatment with Alice and seems determined to get Lily to process not only Alices experience, but her own. Because Lily has secrets, too. Compulsions she cant seem to let go of and thoughts she cant drown out.When Lily and Micah embark on an art project for school involving finding poetry in unexpected places, she realizes that its the words shes been swallowing that desperately want to break through."A tender, heartfelt, and realistic look at mental illness, familial love, and finding your voice."Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces

A beautifully realistic, relatable story about mental health and the healing powers of friendship and art, perfect for fans of Kathleen Glasgow's Girl in Pieces and Jennifer Niven's All the Bright Places.'Gorgeous and deeply touching.' - Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and You'd Be Home Now'Wild, beautiful, and free. The Words We Keep is a poetic page turner. A raw, relatable story of mental illness, romance, and the power of love.' - Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright PlacesIt's been two months since the Night on the Bathroom Floor - when Lily found her sister, Alice, hurting herself. Now Alice is coming home after treatment and it's getting harder for Lily to outrun the compulsive thoughts she's having.Meeting Micah, a guy with a troubled past of his own, the pair embark on a poetry project that helps Lily to see that the words she's been holding back, desperately want to break through. But what will Micah think if he finds out who she really is?'A sprawling, engrossing read' - Kirkus Reviews'A luminous exploration into the restorative power of love and art.' - Jeff Zentner, Morris Award-winning author of In the Wild Light

A second chance at life, a first chance at love.A luminous, brilliant meditation on living that will burrow deep into your heart and stay there... An emotional and riveting must-read. Kathleen Glasgow, bestselling author of Girl in PiecesSydney Wells should have died. She was supposed to die. But after years of waiting, she has been given a new heart. Her only job is not to break it.Still, she cant help thinking about how her second chance means that someone elses life was cut short. After some detective work, Sydney concludes that her donor was a girl called Mia who died tragically in a nearby town.Desperate for closure, she attends her memorial service, where she meets Mias best friend Clayton: a boy who makes her new heart race...Devastating, funny, and heartwarming all at once, Every Borrowed Beat had me gasping for breath with every page.Anika Hussain, author of This is How You Fall in Love

A girl whose anxiety disorder has been ruling her life since her fathers death unexpectedly has the story shes written come alive in this bewitching (Publishers Weekly) and tender middle grade coming-of-age novel perfect for fans of Barbara Dee and Jamie Sumner.Zoey Turner used to see magic everywhere. With a dad like Zoeys, it was hard not to. Not only did they read The Magic of Ever After series together every day, they also used to create original stories. Used to. Ever since her dad died unexpectedly last year, all Zoey sees is danger.Fear has shrunk homeschooled Zoeys life to the span of one block, where she keeps close to the people that she needs the most. Her mom is almost never out of sight, and Jada, the owner of Ever After Books, is always around to talk about their favorite fantasy trilogy. Zoey finally ventures outside her comfort zone for the chance to meet famed author Raven M. Wells, only for the outing to lead to a panic attack.Instead of a signed book, Zoey ends up with a novelty pencil embossed with the phrase make your own magic that she uses to cope with her disappointment by writing a story like the ones she and her dad shared. The next day, Zoey is shocked to find her fantastical tale has come true. Emboldened by the pencil, Zoey takes risks she thought were long behind her in pursuit of her happy ending. But is she really in charge of how the story ends?

Ava a tout perdu dans lincendie qui a ravagé sa maison. Ses parents. Sa meilleure amie. Même son visage. Elle na pas besoin dun miroir pour savoir à quoi elle ressemble: la violence du regard des aut

A young empath spending the summer with her grandfather stumbles upon a bit of magic in this middle grade novel about letting in the lightperfect for fans of Barbara Dee and Jamie Sumner.Sixth grader Lucy thinks people are seriously overrated. People come with feelings, and Lucy cant escape them because of her so-called gift of empathy. She can feel the tension when her parents fight and cant escape the truth of what went wrong in her relationship with her former best friend. So when Lucys parents suggest spending her summer vacation with her reclusive grandfather at his isolated cabin on Prince Edward Island, she jumps at the chance to get away from people, feelingsall of it.Lucy arrives at her grandfathers with a small suitcase and the only thing she really needs: her camera. From behind the lens, she can watch the world without having to feel any of it. While exploring her new home, Lucy finds her grandmothers old camera and a darkroom that hasnt been used since Nana passed away five years ago. Lucy starts taking pictures of the people in her grandfathers town and developing photos the old-fashioned way.The finished photos reveal everything about the subjectstheir deepest fears and hidden desires. Along with a quirky neighbor and her reluctant grandfather, Lucy sets out to get to the bottom of the photographic magic. But can she uncover the truth of her grandmothers legacy and figure out what to do with the magical photos before summer ends?

Relatable, heartbreaking, and real, this is a story of resilience--the perfect novel for readers of powerful contemporary fiction like Girl in Pieces and Every Last Word.Before, I was a million things. Now Im only one. The Burned Girl.Ava Lee has lost everything there is to lose: Her parents. Her best friend. Her home. Even her face. She doesnt need a mirror to know what she looks like--she can see her reflection in the eyes of everyone around her. A year after the fire that destroyed her world, her aunt and uncle have decided she should go back to high school. Be "normal" again. Whatever that is. Ava knows better. There is no normal for someone like her. And forget making friends--no one wants to be seen with the Burned Girl, now or ever. But when Ava meets a fellow survivor named Piper, she begins to feel like maybe she doesnt have to face the nightmare alone. Sarcastic and blunt, Piper isnt afraid to push Ava out of her comfort zone. Piper introduces Ava to Asad, a boy who loves theater just as much as she does, and slowly, Ava tries to create a life again. Yet Piper is fighting her own battle, and soon Ava must decide if shes going to fade back into her scars . . . or let the people by her side help her fly."A heartfelt and unflinching look at the reality of being a burn survivor and at the scars we all carry. This book is for everyone, burned or not, who has ever searched for a light in the darkness." --Stephanie Nielson, New York Times bestselling author of Heaven Is Here and a burn survivor

A 17-year-old girl receives a life-changing heart transplant--and uncovers the truth about her donor all while falling in love in a novel thats "alternately heart-wrenching and heartwarming" (Kirkus). A touching read for anyone seeking a story filled with hope and emotional depth.What if the heart that saved your life also held the secrets of anothers?* "With its perfect blend of chronic illness representation, mental health exploration, and romance, this is sure to appeal to fans of books like John Greens The Fault in Our Stars . . . a standout addition to the genre."--SLJ, starred reviewSydney Wells should have died. She was supposed to die.She never expected, after years of waiting, to receive a heart transplant. Now, seventeen-year-old Sydney doesnt know what to do with her life. Her daily routine consisted of staying indoors, eating heart-healthy foods, and posting about her transplant list experiences on TheWaitingList with her long-distance BFF (and heart failure buddy) Chloe. Now, Sydney latches onto the one thing that gives her meaning: learning as much as she can about the person whose heart she inherited. After finding the family of her likely-donor, Mia, Sydney falls deep into her worldand may also be falling for Mias best friend, Clayton. But Sydney isnt the only one hiding something. Mias brother Tanner wont talk to Clayton, and Clayton wont tell Sydney why. And hundreds of miles away, Chloes health has taken a turn for the worse. Sydney needs to face whats in her heartthe truth, the guilt, and the futurebefore its too late.

A beautifully realistic, relatable story about mental health and the healing powers of friendship and art, perfect for fans of Kathleen Glasgows Girl in Pieces and Jennifer Nivens All the Bright Places.Gorgeous and deeply touching. Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and Youd Be Home NowWild, beautiful, and free. The Words We Keep is a poetic page turner. A raw, relatable story of mental illness, romance, and the power of love. Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places Its been two months since the Night on the Bathroom Floor when Lily found her sister, Alice, hurting herself. Now Alice is coming home after treatment and its getting harder for Lily to outrun the compulsive thoughts shes having. Meeting Micah, a guy with a troubled past of his own, the pair embark on a poetry project that helps Lily to see that the words shes been holding back, desperately want to break through. But what will Micah think if he finds out who she really is? A sprawling, engrossing read Kirkus ReviewsA luminous exploration into the restorative power of love and art. Jeff Zentner, Morris Awardwinning author of In the Wild Light

¿Alguna vez te has sentido fuera de lugar, incluso en tu propia piel?Ava sabe bien lo que es ser diferente. Con 16 años, es víctima de un brutal incendio en el que pierde a sus padres, del que ella sobrevive, pero que le deja el cuerpo lleno de cicatrices y quemaduras que le desdibujan una cara que ya no reconoce.Tras un año de recuperacion, es hora de volver al instituto, pero Ava teme las miradas de sus compañeros, no quiere ver en ellos el reflejo de lo que ahora es: una chica desfigurada que solo quiere desaparecer.Pero el instituto no es el infierno que imaginaba. Y es que, despues del fuego, mas alla del dolor, hay lugar para sanar las heridas. Y en el camino existen tambien amigos con quienes volver a reirse hasta de si misma, ver el lado bueno de las cosas y -por encima de todo- aprender a quererse tal y como es.A veces solo necesitamos recordar que incluso las heridas mas profundas cicatrizan.

¿Alguna vez te has sentido fuera de lugar, incluso en tu propia piel? Ava sabe bien lo que es ser diferente. Con 16 años, es víctima de un brutal incendio en el que pierde a sus padres, del que ella sobrevive, pero que le deja el cuerpo lleno de cicatrices y quemaduras que le desdibujan una cara que ya no reconoce. Tras un año de recuperacion, es hora de volver al instituto, pero Ava teme las miradas de sus compañeros, no quiere ver en ellos el reflejo de lo que ahora es: una chica desfigurada que solo quiere desaparecer. Pero el instituto no es el infierno que imaginaba. Y es que, despues del fuego, mas alla del dolor, hay lugar para sanar las heridas. Y en el camino existen tambien amigos con quienes volver a reirse hasta de si misma, ver el lado bueno de las cosas y -por encima de todo- aprender a quererse tal y como es. A veces solo necesitamos recordar que incluso las heridas mas profundas cicatrizan.

Han pasado tres meses desde la Noche del Suelo del Baño. Pero los monstruos de mi cabeza no han desaparecido. Desde que sé que ella va a volver, son más fuertes. Y, encima, ahora está él. Con sus