- Margin Notes -
(updated 02/04/08)

• EDGAR AWARD nomination

  FRAGMENTS is a 2008 EDGAR AWARD nominee for "Best Young Adult mystery novel." The Edgars are presented every year by The Mystery Writers of America. For the complete list of nominees click here.

• YALSA Quick Pick

  FRAGMENTS has been chosen for YALSA's Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers for 2008. The Young Adult Library Services Association is a division of the American Library Association (ALA). For the complete list of 2008 Quick Picks, click here.

• I AM AVAILABLE for school visits, library visits, and parent or community programs interested in having me talk about writing in general and/or FRAGMENTS in particular. I will be happy to tailor my visit to your needs. So please feel free to email me.

• RECENT REVIEWS

  "Fragments is a disturbing novel that probes the inner depths of the human psyche." -– Young Adults Book Central

  "This portrait of trauma is also a look at the power of trust, both when it is kept and violated... brace yourself for the shocking ending." -- TeenReads.com.

  "This novel will keep teens reading to the very last page." -- Booklist