Awards and HonorsBooklist 2016 Top 10 Books for Youth, Humorous Novels
The Kirkus Prize 2016 Nominee, Young Readers SLJ’s Best Books of 2016, Young Adult The New York Times Notable Children’s Books of 2016, Young Adult Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2016, Teen
2017 Rainbow Book List, Young Adult Fiction
YALSA 2017 Best Fiction for Young Adults
Brightly, 16 of the Most Exciting YA Books to Read in 2016 Booklist Carte Blanche: Columinist’s Choice 2016
Pittsburgh teen Quinn used to dream of a Hollywood-bound future. But months after his sister’s death, he’s still stuck in a depressed funk. So Quinn’s best friend decides to get him to start living again.
Topics Screenwriters. Grief. Friendship. Performing arts. Film. Homosexuality.
Lexile 860L
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2015-12-13
JLG Release Date Jun 2016
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
City Life High (Grades9 & Up)
City Life High
City Life High (Grades9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
Teen readers looking for realistic city settings and urban themes will enjoy these often-gritty titles that deal with contemporary situations and feature ethnically and culturally diverse characters. These titles will have special appeal for urban teens who want to see their own lives reflected in the books they read. Readers interested in the excitement and challenges of a city setting will also be drawn to the 12 books that comprise this category.