Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World [Paperback]

In the wake of a destructive tornado, Ivy Aberdeen develops feelings for another girl in this stunning, tender novel about emerging identity, perfect for fans ofThe Thing About Jellyfish.

When a tornado rips through town, twelve-year-old Ivy Aberdeen's house is destroyed and her family of five is displaced. Ivy feels invisible and ignored in the aftermath of the storm--and what's worse, her notebook filled with secret drawings of girls holding hands has gone missing.

Mysteriously, Ivy's drawings begin to reappear in her locker with notes from someone telling her to open up about her identity. Ivy thinks--and hopes--that this someone might be her classmate, another girl for whom Ivy has begun to develop a crush. Will Ivy find the strength and courage to follow her true feelings?

Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the Worldis an exquisite addition to queer middle grade—and children's literature at large.Ashley Herring Blakeis the author of the young adult novelsSuffer Love, How to Make a Wish,andGirl Made of Stars, as well as the Stonewall honor novelIvy Aberdeen's Letter to the World,The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James,andHazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea. Ashley lives in Georgia with her husband and two sons. Blake captures all the exhilaration of a first crush without shying away from Ivy's confusion....The sisters' relationship is one of the great rewards of this novel that includes a large and vivid cast of secondary characters, who give the story its sense of abundant texture. The New York Times Book Review There are some books that we never forget. This is one of those books. Impactful, emotional, and important. Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery award-winning author of Hello, Universe A tenderhearted novel that should be in the hands of every reader. Kat Yeh, author of The Truth About Twinkie Pie and The Way to Beal£c