Author: ashleyherringblake

Twelve-year-old Sunny St. James navigates heart surgery, reconnecting with her lost mother, first kisses, and emerging feelings for another girl in this stunning, heartfelt novel–perfect for fans of Ali Benjamin and Erin Entrada Kelly. When Sunny St. James receives a new heart, she decides to set off on a “New Life Plan”: 1) do awesome amazing things she could never do before; 2) find a new … could never do before; 2) find a new best friend; and 3) kiss a boy for the first time. Her “New Life Plan” seems to be racing forward, but when she meets her…

“A stunningly good, important book” (Becky Albertalli): When her twin brother, Owen, is accused of a terrible crime by her best friend, Mara is torn between what’s right and where her loyalty lies. “Unforgettable in its candor… Timely and gripping” (Booklist).

Grace, tough and wise, has nearly given up on wishes, thanks to a childhood spent with her unpredictable, larger-than-life mother. But this summer, Grace meets Eva, a girl who believes in dreams, despite her own difficult circumstances.        One fateful evening, Eva climbs through a window in Grace’s room, setting off a chain of stolen nights on the beach. When Eva tells Grace that she likes … she likes girls, Grace’s world opens up and she begins to believe in happiness again.       How to Make a Wish is an emotionally charged portrait of a mother and daughter’s relationship and a heartfelt…