With all the adventure and emotion of her award-winning novel Small as an Elephant, Jennifer Jacobson’s Paper Things presents the story of 11-year-old Ari. When forced to choose between staying with her guardian and being with her big brother, Ari chooses her big brother. There’s just one problem—Gage doesn’t actually have a place to live. This is the heartrending story of a homeless kid hiding in plain sight — and the people who help her out along the way.
Jennifer says, “This story allowed me to think deeply about the kids I worry about – those without a foundation of support or those who, for one reason or another, lose it. There are so many children with potential, and yet they fall through the cracks.”
A writer, teacher, educational consultant and speaker, her Small as an Elephant won both the Maine Lupine Award for Young Adults and a Parents’ Choice Gold Award. Jennifer lives in Cumberland, Maine. For more information about her, or to schedule her for a visit to your school or library, visit http://www.jenniferjacobson.
To win a copy of her wonderful new book, which already has a glittery star from School Library Journal, leave a comment below!
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This sounds like an amazing book. Thanks for a chance to win.
My daughter would love this book! I’d love to win!
Sounds like a wonderful and important book!
Very ironic as I am currently re-reading Small as an Elephant. Not because I forgot the story but because I wanted to relive the great writing. I’ll be ready for her newest.
I have this on my wish list for my library. It sounds like a moving story.
This looks like a great one!
Thanks for this captivating feature and giveaway.
Can’t wait to read this one! Sounds great!
Sounds like a thoughtful read
I just read a wonderful review of this book. I’d love to read it.
This one has been on my list–something about it reminds me of The Bears’ House by Marilyn Sachs which has stayed with me since I first read it as a child. Thanks for the giveaway!
Wow, that sounds like a good story. I’d love to read it 🙂
You are amazing – would love a copy of your book!
I am putting this book on my “To Read” list for sure! Sounds heart wrenching and maybe uplifting at the same time.
Sounds interesting, though a hard topic to tackle. The cover design is fantastic, I’d pick it up for that alone.