Deborah Davis
Dear Librarian,
How does a teenager reconcile conflicting feelings of deep love and devastating anger toward an irresponsible, hurtful mother? This question is at the heart of NOT LIKE YOU, my young adult novel about first love, mother-daughter bonds, alcoholism, and the search for independence.
“…rings very true...” —The Association of Children’s Librarians
“…a wonderful book--really exciting.” —18-year-old reader
“I couldn't wait to find out what happened next.” —13-year-old reader
“Not Like You is insightful, resonant, powerful, and inspiring—the best mother-daughter story I've ever read…” —Author/YA lit blogger Cynthia Leitich Smith
Visit me at www.deborahdavisauthor.com to:
- read or hear Chapter One
- download the discussion guide
- learn 16 things few people know about me
- WIN a copy of NOT LIKE YOU or a phone-in visit to your teen reading group by describing your most tragic, funny, or outrageous mother-daughter story.
Thanks!
Deborah Davis
Not Like You / Deborah Davis / Clarion Books / Hardcover; 272 Pages
Price: $16.00 / ISBN: 978-0618720934 / Published: July, 2007
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