Carolyn Mackler crafts compelling young adult novels that delve into the complexities of identity and the adolescent experience. Her writing is celebrated for its candid voice and profound ability to capture the inner lives of her characters. Mackler's narratives explore the journeys of self-discovery that young people undertake as they navigate the challenges of growing up. Her work has significantly impacted contemporary YA literature, resonating deeply with readers globally.
A Printz Honor winner and "New York Times"-bestselling YA author brings honesty and charm to her middle-grade debut with the story of a friendship between two girls who are alike in so many ways, but different in all the wrong ways. Is this the perfect friendship, or a recipe for disaster?
From award-winning Carolyn Mackler, the story of Willa, who has been living with Sensory Processing Disorder but is thrown for a BIG loop when her dad announces he's dating Willa's best friend's mom. Willa likes certain things to be certain ways. Her socks have to be soft . . . and definitely can't have irritating tags on the inside. She loves the crunch of popcorn and nachos . . . but is grossed out by the crunch of a baby carrot. And slimy foods? Those are the worst.Willa can manage all these things -- but there are some things she can't deal with, like her father's big news. He's been keeping a big secret from her . . . that he's been dating the mom of Willa's best friend Ruby. Willa does NOT like the idea of them being together. And she does NOT like the idea of combining families. And she does NOT like the idea of her best friend becoming her sister overnight. Will she go along with all of these changes? NOT if she can help it!
From award-winning Carolyn Mackler, the story of Willa, who has been living with Sensory Processing Disorder but is thrown for a BIG loop when her dad announces he's dating Willa's best friend's mom.
Mom and I have been talking a lot these past few weeks... Dad's voice trailed off. And we've decided to get a trial separation. Sammie Davis never expected sweet sixteen to be perfect. But then she didn't expect her parents to separate either, or to have to leave her cosy life in suburbia for a tiny apartment in New York City. She begins a hot and humid summer struggling with feelings of resentment, anger... and lust for the Johnny Depp look-alike in her apartment block. As the vacation rolls on, she makes friends and breaks friends, finds new depths to the word love, and comes to understand that with it come other four-letter words. Like hate; loss; gain. But most important of all, grow.
Mara's plans become unstuck when her sixteen - year - old neice comes to live with the family.
Six months after Virginia decides to ignore the 'Fat Girl Code of Conduct' and make her relationship with Froggy Welsh the Fourth official, things are getting complicated. She's not sure she still likes Froggy, her mum has betrayed her to the meanest girl in school, and her feelings about her brother Byron are still a mess since he was suspended from university for date rape. But then police come to their apartment and arrest Byron. As Virginia tries to figure it all out, she meets Sebastian - a guy with his own private drama. They make a pact not to talk about their troubles, but then a terrible secret comes out that could ruin everything. This year Carolyn Mackler will re-release her beloved coming-of-age novel The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things in a newly updated edition. Now she drops readers right back into the hilarious, haphazard life of Virginia Shreves in this long-awaited sequel! Perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell and Dumplin'.
Set against the backdrop of high school, this novel explores the intertwined lives of five teenagers as they navigate the complexities of adolescence. Through a blend of thrilling experiences, heart-wrenching moments, and joyful discoveries, the story captures their growth over four transformative years. The engaging narrative draws parallels to iconic coming-of-age stories, offering a fresh perspective on friendship, identity, and the challenges of growing up.
Carolyn Mackler's Printz Honor book--starring the unforgettably funny, body-conscious Virginia Shreves--returns in this 15th anniversary edition featuring a new cover, text updates, and never-before-seen material from the author. Fifteen-year-old Virginia feels like a plus-sized black sheep in her family, especially next to her perfect big brother Byron. Not to mention her best friend has moved, leaving Virginia to navigate an awkward relationship with a boy alone. He might like her now . . . but what if he ever looks under all her layers of clothes? In order to survive, Virginia decides to follow a “Fat Girl Code of Conduct,” which works, until the unthinkable causes her family's façade to crumble. As her world spins out of orbit, she realizes that being true to herself might be the only way back. Told in a perfect blend of humor and heart, this acclaimed, Printz Honor winner resonates as much today as it did fifteen years ago, now featuring a new cover, author foreword, text updates, and other never-before-seen back matter.
A solo road trip leads V to unexpected revelations about life and love in this humorous and heartfelt sequel. As she navigates her journey, V confronts personal challenges and discovers what truly matters. Carolyn Mackler delivers a relatable and engaging story that captures the ups and downs of growing up, making it a delightful continuation of V's adventures.
Three women create the Wife App to monetize the things wives do for free. Soon, it's the biggest start-up in New York City. But then life intervenes. And the consequences are larger than anything they expected.