She went from writing only YA contemporary to now doing YA sci-fi and middle grade contemporary and does it all well. ❤️Īkemi Dawn Bowman is both one of the most versatile authors and relatable for me.
So be kind as often as you can.Īnd above all, don't be afraid to find the words to your own song-and be brave enough to sing it. We don't always know what's going on behind a person's joy or sadness or anger. And for everyone else, perhaps this book will lend you a better understanding of what other people might be going through. I hope you feel a little more understood.
I hope you enjoy reading about Millie and her friends. And that's who I wrote this book for: the people like Millie, who struggle with things that most other people don't, and who just want to feel like they're not alone in the world. There's a line in the story, where Millie reflects on how lots of other previously home-schooled kids have an easier time adjusting, and how it makes her feel like there's something wrong with her. And like Millie, I too struggled with all the things she does. Like Millie, I was also home-schooled and later attended a performing arts school. And maybe art doesn't need to reflect everyone's life-maybe it just needs to be a mirror for the people who need it most. It becomes different things to different people, and there's a special beauty in that. And every time a new story of mine is published, the fear that people will judge those truths and find fault in the personal aspects is very real.īut that's part of being a creator-you make something, however personal, and set it free.
They carry little pieces of myself, and my own truth. It's also a story about finding the courage to tell your truth-even when the world (and sometimes the people around you) make you feel small.Īll of my books are personal in different ways. GENERATION MISFITS is a book about friendship, and family, and figuring out where you fit in the world. Hello, readers! There’s just over a month to go until publication day, so I think it's a good time for an author note.
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