This author delves into the craft of writing, both through their own literary output and their work teaching the subject. Their focus often explores themes resonant with young adult readers, offering unique perspectives on their experiences. Beyond novels, their creative endeavors extend to writing for radio and developing musical comedy bits, showcasing a versatile approach to storytelling. This deep engagement with the principles and practice of writing shapes a distinctive voice and a profound understanding of narrative.
From Geoff Herbach, the critically acclaimed author of the Stupid Fast series, comes a compelling new YA novel about basketball, prejudice, privilege, and family, perfect for fans of Jordan Sonnenblick, Andrew Smith, and Matt de la Pena. For Adam Reed, basketball is a passport.
Friday Night Lights meets Concussion in this powerful and important novel by Geoff Herbach, author of the Stupid Fast series, exploring the dangerous concussion crisis in football through the eyes of a high school team captain. Isaiah loves football. In fact, football saved Isaiah's life, giving him structure and discipline after his sister's death tore his family apart. But when Isaiah gets knocked out cold on the field, he learns there's a lot more to lose than football. While recovering from a concussion, Isaiah wonders what his life would look like without the game. All his friends are on the team, and Isaiah knows they can't win without him. The scholarship offer from Cornell is only on the table if he keeps playing. And without football, what would keep his family together? What would prevent him from sliding back into the habits that nearly destroyed him? Isaiah must decide how much he's willing to sacrifice for the sport that gave him everything, even if playing football threatens to take away his future.
When the high school cheerleading team takes over a soda vending machine's funds, which were previously collected by the pep band, Gabe Johnson, an overweight "band geek" tired of being called names and looked down on, declares war.
"Previously titled Fat boy vs. the cheerleaders."
Love & Profanity features more than forty brief, brilliant, and unforgettable true stories from writers both renowned and on the rise. Discover strange and surprising scenes of people coming of age amidst the everyday intensity of teenage life. Witness transformative moments arising from the mundane. Behold the young adult in full splendor and horror, bursting with love and profanity.
In this outrageously funny picture book, a bad hair day seems like the end of the world. But Aidan Allen's hair isn't just bad - it's MAD! And over the course of one crazy day, Aidan's hair takes its revenge. But can Aidan stop it before it ruins his life?