Reaching for Sun
written by Tracie Vaughn Zimmer, published by Bloomsbury USA Children's Press, New York, NY
About
Zimmer uses lyrical free verse to tell the story of one girl’s thirteenth year. Josie, a young teen with cerebral palsy, blossoms through her relationship with her grandmother, conflicts with her mother, her friendship with a new neighbor boy, and her care of the family garden. Form, format, and content combine to create an exquisite story.
Awards Won
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Schneider Family Book Award
The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences. Learn more about the history and criteria of the Schneider Family Book Award [PDF link] |
2008 - Winner(s) |
