On Air with Zoe Washington [Hardcover]

* An instantNew York Timesbestseller *

An empowering and big-hearted sequel to the bestselling and critically acclaimedFrom the Desk of Zoe Washingtonby Janae Marks!

Two years ago, Zoe Washington helped clear Marcus’ name for a crime he didn’t commit. Now her birth father has finally been released from prison and to an outpouring of community support, so everythingshouldbe perfect. 

When Marcus reveals his dream of opening his own restaurant, Zoe becomes determined to help him achieve it—with her as his pastry chef of course. However, starting a new place is much more difficult than it looks, and Marcus is having a harder time re-entering society than anyone expected.

Set on finding a solution, Zoe starts a podcast to bring light to the exonerees’ experiences and fundraise for their restaurant. After all, Zoe knows full well the power of using her voice. But with waning public interest in their story, will anyone still be listening?

A worthwhile message about perseverance, not rushing to judgment, and, most importantly, standing up for what you believe in. -Kirkus Reviews

Marks captures the exuberance and energy of early teens in her prose and delicately balances Zoe as a likable protagonist—one with room to broaden her horizons. -Booklist Online

“With a dash of mystery, sprinkle of passion, and whole lot of heart, From the Desk of Zoe Washington has found a winning recipe.”  -Coe Booth, author of?Kinda Like Brothers

[A] marvelous debut novel by Janae Marks for middle-grade readers... a compelling mystery... Marks has managed to write a middle-grade novel that explores racial justice issues and addresses the routine bias Zoe faces while also dealing with coming-of-age issues... The book serves as a valuable introduction to The Innocence P