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• Winner of ALA Notable Children’s Book (United States).

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"""A searing and poignant exploration of sisterhood, and all of its complexities. Maya and Chaya's story will help young readers wrestling with anxiety feel less alone, and help crack open many important conversations."" -- Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor-winning author of Other Words for Home ""A thoughtful and deeply moving story in verse."" -- Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author ""A sensitive portrayal of sisters and music told in lyrical free verse that sings with hope."" -- Margarita Engle, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Surrender Tree and Young People's Poet Laureate Emeritus ""Deserves a place on every middle grade shelf."" -- School Library Journal ""This nuanced novel explores complex aspects of family and sibling dynamics and will give readers much to ponder."" -- Horn Book Magazine"

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Rajani LaRocca's debut middle grade novel, MIDSUMMER'S MAYHEM (little bee books), was a Kirkus Best Book of 2019, an Indies Introduce Selection, and an Indie Next Pick. She has forthcoming picture books with Candlewick, Abrams, and Lee & Low. Rajani was born in India, immigrated to the U.S. when she was a baby, and grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, she practices medicine and lives outside Boston with her family. Visit her at www.rajanilarocca.com.

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