Like im a speck of dust floating in the air that can only be seen when a shaft of light hits it. Dec 03, 2015 sonya sones is the author of the young adult novels in verse stop pretending. Ellen hopkins sarah dessen carolyn mackler sara zarr megan mc cafferty deb caletti rachel cohn louise rennison francesca lia block patricia mc cormick books by this author. The ala has named her one of the most frequently challenged authors of the.
Books by sonya sones authors like sonya sones what. The trend of writing novels in verse has become quite popular over the last few years. However, if you came here to meet sonya and learn all about her newest ya novel, im sorry to say youll be disappointed. Jun 23, 2008 sonya sones, author of ya novel what my mother doesnt know, has written a nifty, witty takeoff of the night before christmas with her daughter ava tramer, a recent harvard grad. In sonya soness latest novel, two girls, with much more in common than they realize, give each other a new perspective on the meaning of family, friendship, and forgiveness. Sonya sones, awardwinning author of what my mother doesnt know, delivers a gripping, funny, and inspiring novel in verse about what happens when the person you set out to save ends up saving you right before winter break, fourteenyearold molly rosenberg reluctantly volunteers to participate in santa monicas annual homeless count, just to get her schools community service. If you like sonya sones you might like similar authors natasha friend, thalia chaltas, linda oatman high, e. Thor was very close with his mom, like the main character, ruby. When we kiss, his lips on mine are like cpr breathing the life back into me. Sonya sones is the author of two highly acclaimed young adult novelsinverse.
If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through. Dec 16, 2009 the only person i knows who writes in a similar prose is sonya sones. Handpicked recommendations to authors who have a similar writing style to jandy nelson. In response, many ya authors are speaking loudly about their experiences and sharing. She also wrote the adult novel in verse, the hunchback of neiman. Quotes authors s sonya sones when we kiss, his lips on. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. This smallformat jacketed hardcover takes a look back at all the stops on the route to collegetouring campuses, prepping for sats, writing the dreaded essay. I encourage you to go to her website and take a look around. Poetry secrets that will make your prose prance, taught by sonya sones. Sonya sones books, author biography, and reading level.
Sonya sones books list of books by author sonya sones. Join facebook to connect with sonya sones and others you may know. It tells the heartstoppingly riveting story of my first love. Sonya sones is the author of four acclaimed novels for teens. She has written seven young adult novels in verse, and one novel in verse for adults. What my mother doesnt know 2001 is a novel in verse by sonya sones. Speakloudly submitted by wendy glenn on behalf of the. Oct 19, 2010 sonya sones has written five ya novelsinverse. The ala has named her one of the most frequently challenged authors of the 21st century.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read what my mother doesnt know. I first heard of her in 2015, when a friend sighed like we were still 15 and told me to just read it. John corey whaley, winner of the printz award and national book award finalist. Aug 09, 2010 this is her first novel in verse, which means that the story is told as a series of poems.
Feb 04, 2008 the twilight saga by stephanie meyers is also great. Top 21 quotes of sonya sones famous quotes and sayings. See all books authored by sonya sones, including what my mother doesnt know, and. The 10 authors parents dont want their kids to read. As part of our mental health matters ongoing blog series, we invited the author of saving red, sonya sones, to shed light on the subject of bipolar disorder. I was fortunate enough to meet sonya sones at ncte last year and shes lovely. Ellen hopkins sarah dessen carolyn mackler sara zarr megan mc cafferty deb caletti rachel cohn louise rennison francesca lia. I didnt see myself reflected in books very often, yoon tells bustle. Art geeks and prom queens if you are okay going for something not like sarah dessen, i would highly recommend the inheritance trilogy eragon, eldest, etc. What my mother doesnt know ebook written by sonya sones. Both of these amazing woman are authors who i admire. Sonya sones has written four awardwinning ya novels in verse, including the frequently banned what my mother doesnt know, as well as one novel for adults, the hunchback of neiman marcus. Sonya sones, awardwinning author of what my mother doesnt know, delivers a gripping, funny, and inspiring novel in verse about what happens when the person you set out to save ends up saving you right before winter break, fourteenyearold molly rosenberg reluctantly volunteers to participate in santa monicas annual homeless count, just to get her schools community. Oct 18, 2016 sonya sones, awardwinning author of what my mother doesnt know, delivers a gripping, funny, and inspiring novel in verse about what happens when the person you set out to save ends up saving you.
Sones, shared her knowledge and secrets to make prose prance. If you like laurie halse anderson you might like similar authors adam bagdasarian, jerry spinelli, robert cormier, joyce. Fifteenyearolds june and day live completely different lives in the glorious republic. Sonya sones is an extremely creative author teen ink. This years umpteenth novel in verse begs the question, if the narrative were told in conventional prose, would it be worth reading. June is rich and brilliant, the only candidate ever to get a perfect score in the trials, and is destined for a glowing career in the military. If you like novels written in poetry and want to find more of them, youve come to the right place. It was how it felt when they connected with mine like this door was opening up inside of me that had never been opened before, and his soul was walking right in. What my mother doesnt know book by sonya sones official. Author of several award winning childrens and young adult books, ms. Oct 20, 2016 in a society where mental health is overlooked and swept under the rug, sonya sones has given us the courage to make space at the table for a conversation about it. Both of these books feature young teenage girls confronted with.
Stuff for the teen age the new york public library. In 2004, 2005, 2010, and 2011, the ala included her novel what my mother doesnt know on their list of the top ten most challenged books, and it was named 31st on the alas list. I really appreciate all the emails i get from the people who read my books. Find authors like sonya sones from the worlds largest community of readers. It has been translated into french, german, indonesian and swedish, and published as an audiobook read by kate reinders. Similar authors like laurie halse anderson tastedive. Sonya sones is currently considered a single author. Speakloudly submitted by wendy glenn on behalf of the alan. Sonya sones has written seven young adult novels in verse. Though caggie makes a point of telling readers that her paternal grandfather called people like her phony, almost nothing is made of. Sonya sones i am not terrified of writing this article the authors connection i am not terrified of writing this article. How will molly keep her safe until she can figure out a way to get red home. What happened when my big sister went crazy and 2001s what my mother doesnt know. Speakloudly submitted by wendy glenn on behalf of the alan anticensorship committee in response to the writings they create, authors are often targets of censorial attacks.
Sonya sones, author of what my mother doesnt know, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. What my mother doesnt know by sonya sones books on. Cut by patricia mccormick was really good too and her book sold is amazing. Sonyas books have received many honors, but she was especially thrilled when she learned that she was on the american library associations list of the most frequently challenged authors of the 21st century. At the moment, no one is ruling my ya habit more than jamaicanamerican author nicola yoon. I also like the outcasts of 19 schuyler place by e. In this post you will find the heartbreaking story of why sonya sones was inspired to write saving red along with the painful ways which mental illness has affected her and her family. I like that they both have a way of writing their stories as poems. Visit scholastic, the worlds largest childrens book publisher. It also was one of the top ten most banned books of 2004, 2005, 2010, and 2011. Sonya just calledshe had a dental appointment and couldnt be here today.
The freeverse novel follows ninthgrader sophie stein as she struggles through the daily grind of being a freshman in high school, her romantic crushes, and her family life. In response, many ya authors are speaking loudly about their experiences and sharing advice and suggestions for teachers and librarians who might deal with challenges. My fingers arent trembling as they hover over the keys of my smirking laptop. Ive only read some of these young adult books, so i cant vouch. What my girlfriend doesnt know is just the sequel to her most famous book, what my mother doesnt know.
Her books arent nearly as gritty, but theyre all really good. If the threads involving sophies parents are left hanging somewhat, readers will forgive this. Sonya sones, author of ya novel what my mother doesnt know, has written a nifty, witty takeoff of the night before christmas with her daughter ava tramer, a recent harvard grad. The only person i knows who writes in a similar prose is sonya sones.
Some authors like williams have tried experimenting with this form, while authors like sonya sones and ellen hopkins have written multiple books in this format. Sonya sones is an extremely creative author, who writes inspiring novels. The answer in this instance is, maybe not, as it does little more than chronicle one ninthgrade girls progression through boyfriends until she arrives at last at an unlikely mr. Share sonya sones quotations about kissing, mothers and heart. Maddy looks the way she does in the book because my little girl looks like that. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. She lives in california with her family and only shops at neimans when its having a sale. Welcome to this months banned books feature where beth and i have read what my mother doesnt know by sonya sones. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Click on an authors name learn more about them and see a partial list of their books. Readalikes for jandy nelson if you like jandy nelson try these authors.