Book Projects

Queen of the Late Bloomers

When you’re 14 and your grandma wrecks her car while driving under the influence, it’s the last thing you want everyone to know.  As if having a dead dad and panic attacks weren’t already enough to alienate Ruthie Lohrman from everyone and everything she thinks are “normal,” having an alcoholic grandma move in is. 

Mad Dog Madson

Charlie Madson is a biracial teen who witnesses the death of his white best friend’s younger brother, killed by a black man driving under the influence of drugs. With the unexpected help of his new almost-step-dad, Marcus, and Pearl, the new girl, Charlie navigates an emotional journey toward identity and forgiveness.