PRESS KIT -- DONNA GEPHART

AUTHOR PHOTOS . . .
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Photo by Rhea Lewis
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Photo by Kiera Sorrell Photography
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Photo by Kiera Sorrell Photography
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Donna with student during school visit.
AUTHOR BIO . . .
Donna Gephart's award-winning middle grade novels include: Abby, Tried and True, The Paris Project, In Your Shoes, Lily and Dunkin, Death by Toilet Paper, and others. Her first picture book, Go Be Wonderful, comes out soon from Holiday House. She's a popular speaker at schools, conferences and book festivals. Donna lives in the Philadelphia area with her family and her canine office assistant, Benji, a sweet retriever mix. Visit her online at www.donnagephart.com.
BOOKS . . .
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A celebration of growing up and being your wonderful self!







"Phenomenal!" -- Colby Sharp, Educator
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* “Gephart once again compassionately creates complex characters...Une histoire d’espoir—a story of hope.” --Kirkus Reviews

* Starred review from School Library Journal: "A unique and compelling novel from a master storyteller."

* Junior Library Guild Selection



* 2017 Southern Book Award
* NPR's Best Kids' Books 2016
* Amazon's Top 20 Children's Books of 2016
* ALA 2017 Rainbow Book List
* Junior Library Guild Selection
* Starred Reviews from Booklist & School Library Journal

"Gephart has written a story that will speak not just to one specific community, but to humanity as a whole. Highly recommended for all ages." -- VOYA Magazine
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*Sydney Taylor Honor Book Award
* International Literacy Association Children's Choices Reading List
* Nominated for 7 state reading lists!
"This story with humor and heart . . . will leave everyone satisfied." -- School Library Journal
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Starred review from Kirkus: "This tale will have readers cheering for the resilient, resourceful Olivia."
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Starred reviews from Kirkus & School Library Journal.

"Gephart crafts for her likable protagonist an engaging, feel-good transition into adolescence that’s well stocked with tears and laughter." -- Booklist
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Winner of the prestigious Sid Fleischman Humor Award

"It succeeds completely as a fast-paced, funny, absorbing read.” -- Children's Literature Review