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In an effort to get grown-ups to listen to them, middle schoolers do something extraordinary. So does Larsen, in her debut--by introducing characters so distinct and alive that each sparkles and yet becomes much more as they together tackle the challenging task of asserting their right to a say in their own educations. A magnificent medley of cogent themes and memorable moments. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

In an effort to get grown-ups to listen to them, middle schoolers do something extraordinary. So does Larsen, in her debut--by introducing characters so distinct and alive that each sparkles and yet becomes much more as they together tackle the challenging task of asserting their right to a say in their own educations. A magnificent medley of cogent themes and memorable moments. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The perfect amount of tension draw[s] readers in to a funny, sad, and heartwarming story that celebrates the importance of independence, belonging, and the arts. -- Horn Book Magazine With fast-paced, voice-driven chapters and a musical flair, this is perfect for readers of Carrie Firestone's Dress Coded (2020) and Maleeha Siddiqui's Barakah Beats (2021). -- Booklist

In an effort to get grown-ups to listen to them, middle schoolers do something extraordinary. So does Larsen, in her debut--by introducing characters so distinct and alive that each sparkles and yet becomes much more as they together tackle the challenging task of asserting their right to a say in their own educations. A magnificent medley of cogent themes and memorable moments. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The perfect amount of tension draw[s] readers in to a funny, sad, and heartwarming story that celebrates the importance of independence, belonging, and the arts. -- Horn Book Magazine

In an effort to get grown-ups to listen to them, middle schoolers do something extraordinary. So does Larsen, in her debut--by introducing characters so distinct and alive that each sparkles and yet becomes much more as they together tackle the challenging task of asserting their right to a say in their own educations. A magnificent medley of cogent themes and memorable moments. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The perfect amount of tension draw[s] readers in to a funny, sad, and heartwarming story that celebrates the importance of independence, belonging, and the arts. -- Horn Book Magazine With fast-paced, voice-driven chapters and a musical flair, this is perfect for readers of Carrie Firestone's Dress Coded (2020) and Maleeha Siddiqui's Barakah Beats (2021). -- Booklist [A] powerful portrayal of a ragtag group of students coming together to accomplish a common goal. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

In an effort to get grown-ups to listen to them, middle schoolers do something extraordinary. So does Larsen, in her debut--by introducing characters so distinct and alive that each sparkles and yet becomes much more as they together tackle the challenging task of asserting their right to a say in their own educations. A magnificent medley of cogent themes and memorable moments. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The perfect amount of tension draw[s] readers in to a funny, sad, and heartwarming story that celebrates the importance of independence, belonging, and the arts. -- Horn Book Magazine With fast-paced, voice-driven chapters and a musical flair, this is perfect for readers of Carrie Firestone's Dress Coded (2020) and Maleeha Siddiqui's Barakah Beats (2021). -- Booklist [A] powerful portrayal of a ragtag group of students coming together to accomplish a common goal. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"""In an effort to get grown-ups to listen to them, middle schoolers do something extraordinary. So does Larsen, in her debut--by introducing characters so distinct and alive that each sparkles and yet becomes much more as they together tackle the challenging task of asserting their right to a say in their own educations. A magnificent medley of cogent themes and memorable moments."" -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ""The perfect amount of tension draw[s] readers in to a funny, sad, and heartwarming story that celebrates the importance of independence, belonging, and the arts."" -- Horn Book Magazine ""With fast-paced, voice-driven chapters and a musical flair, this is perfect for readers of Carrie Firestone's Dress Coded (2020) and Maleeha Siddiqui's Barakah Beats (2021)."" -- Booklist ""[A] powerful portrayal of a ragtag group of students coming together to accomplish a common goal."" -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"

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Mylisa Larsen was born in Idaho, has lived in eight states and two countries, and currently resides in upstate New York with her family. She is the author of several picture books, including How to Put Your Parents to Bed, and the novels Playing Through the Turnaround and Quagmire Tiarello Couldn't Be Better. mylisalarsen.com.

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