Kathleen Lane on PITY PARTY

Kathleen Lane discusses her new book for middle graders, PITY PARTY. ⭑ " All the varied moods and textures of these pieces come together into an original, convincing, spot-on, and weirdly moving collage portrait of middle-school-age insecurities, anxieties, awkwardness, and interpersonal dynamics." —The Horn Book ⭑ "Lane has written a heartfelt and relatable book filled with moments of darkness and humor, plus a little magic. ...Perfect for anyone who has ever felt out of place in a social situation. Hand to fans of Jason Reynolds’s Look Both Ways. A first purchase for all ­libraries serving middle schoolers." —School Library Journal