The Gray is a sensitively told middle grade story from Chris Baron about living with anxiety and finding ways to cope.
Chris Baron Books
Baron crafts compelling novels in verse for young readers, exploring themes of identity and the complexities of growing up. His writing is characterized by a lyrical and emotionally resonant style, drawing readers into the inner lives of his characters. Baron's work offers insightful perspectives on adolescent experiences with empathy and grace. Through his verse, he encourages a deeper understanding of self-discovery and the journey of adolescence.
The Magical Imperfect
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
For fans of Wonder, Chris Baron's The Magical Imperfect is an affecting middle grade story of two outcasts who become friends...
All of Me
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A middle-grade debut novel in verse from Chris Baron about a boy struggling with body image and weight. "Beautifully written, brilliant, and necessary." --Matt de la Pena, Newbery Medalist on All of Me Ari has body-image issues. After a move across the country, his parents work selling and promoting his mother's paintings and sculptures. Ari's bohemian mother needs space to create, and his father is gone for long stretches of time on "sales" trips. Meanwhile, Ari makes new friends: Pick, the gamer; the artsy Jorge, and the troubled Lisa. He is also relentlessly bullied because he's overweight, but he can't tell his parents—they're simply not around enough to listen. After an upsetting incident, Ari's mom suggests he go on a diet, and she gives him a book to help. But the book—and the diet—can’t fix everything. As Ari faces the demise of his parents' marriage, he also feels himself changing, both emotionally and physically. Here is a much-needed story about accepting the imperfect in oneself and in life.
All of Me
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
<b>"Beautifully written, brilliant, and neccesary." --Matt de la Pena, Newbery Medalist</b> Ari has body-image issues. After a move across the country, his parents work selling and promoting his mother's paintings and sculptures. Ari's bohemian mother needs space to create, and his father is gone for long stretches of time on "sales" trips. Meanwhile, Ari makes new friends: Pick, the gamer; the artsy Jorge, and the troubled Lisa. He is also relentlessly bullied because he's overweight, but he can't tell his parents—they're simply not around enough to listen. After an upsetting incident, Ari's mom suggests he go on a diet, and she gives him a book to help. But the book—and the diet—can’t fix everything. As Ari faces the demise of his parents' marriage, he also feels himself changing, both emotionally and physically. Here is a much-needed story about accepting the imperfect in oneself and in life.
