51. the 9:09 project Mark H. Parsons

In this YA novel, 17 year-old Jamison uses his love of photography to cope with stifling grief and to honor his best friend, his mom. With Dorothea Lange as his inspiration, Jamison decides to take a photo every night, at the very corner he saw each night from his mom's hospital room, at 9:09, the time of her last breath. Come along with Jamison as his photography is a catalyst for healing--for himself and countless others. Jamison's voice, his wit and sarcasm, AND his talent reverberate on the pages. Transcript here