Simon O'Keeffe's biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a holy sacrament. Or maybe the alpaca disaster that went viral on YouTube. But the story the whole world wants to tell about Simon is the one he'd do anything to forget: the story in which he's the only kid in his class who survived a school shooting. Two years after the infamous event, twelve-year-old Simon and his family move to the National Quiet Zone - the only place in America where the internet is banned. Instead of talking about Simon, the astronomers who flock to the area are busy listening for signs of life in space. And when Simon makes a friend who's determined to give the scientists what they're looking for, he'll finally have the chance to spin a new story for the world to tell. From award-winning author Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says is a breath-taking testament to the lasting echoes of trauma, the redemptive power of humour, and the courage it takes to move forward without forge
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This authorial voice, once a physicist exploring the cosmos, now delves into the human heart through poetry and YA fiction. Known for works that provoke strong emotional responses, from tears to snorts of laughter, they playfully challenge a reader's dignity with a dangerous, yet compelling, urgency. Often driven by personal curiosities, such as a need for happy endings in a harsh world or the creation of unconventional heroes, their narratives resonate with unique perspectives. Their writing, inspired by everything from feline observations to beloved sci-fi archetypes, offers a distinct blend of wit, poignancy, and unexpected insights that leave a lasting impact.





- 2023
- 2019
Stand on the Sky
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Anexquisitely written, uplifting middle grade debut by acclaimed author, Erin Bow, about a young girl who defies her family's expectations in order to save her brother and become an eagle hunter, perfect for fans of PAX.
- 2015
The Scorpion Rules
- 374 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The teenage princess of a future-world Canadian superpower, where royal children are held hostage to keep their countries from waging war, falls in love with an American prince who rebels against the brutal rules governing their existences.
- 2011
Plain Kate's odd appearance and expertise as a woodcarver cause some to think her a witch, but friendships with a talking cat and, later, with humans help her to survive and even thrive in a world of magic, charms, and fear. Levine Books.