Jessica Vitalis

“Winningly intense.” —Kirkus Reviews “A powerful novel of tremendous empathy and optimism.” —Gary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honor winner and National Book Award finalist “Exquisitely written and painfully real.” —Megan E. Freeman, award-winning author of Alone When a twelve-year-old...

“A timeless, tenderhearted story . . . thoroughly enchanting.”—Claire Legrand, New York Times–bestselling author of Furyborn “This lush and colorful fairy tale is sure to be a delight for middle grade readers.”—School Library Journal (starred review) What makes a hero or a villain?...

“I am obsessed with this story!”—Erin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Honor Book We Dream of Space “Boldly tells readers to take a closer look at the stories they’re told—not to mention at the wolves that might be lurking in the shadows. A clear-eyed, big-hearted fable of...

2025 NCTE Notable Verse Novel High Plains Book Award Winner “Intensely readable.” —School Library Journal (starred review) When her unconventional parents finally agree to settle down in one place, twelve-year-old Cayenne’s dreams come true—but the reality of fitting in is much harder...