"Tweens won t be able to put down this heartfelt story with a fresh plot, vibrant characters, and even a recipe for whoopie pies." Parents magazine
"A heartfelt story about finding the courage to stand up for your beliefs even when you d rather remain invisible." Kirkus Review "A heartfelt, authentic book about friendship, courage, and honesty. It s about finding and more importantly, owning your own voice. LYNDA MULLALY HUNT, New York Times bestselling author of Fish in a Tree A story that shines with honesty and heart. PADMA VENKATRAMAN, Walter Award winning author of The Bridge
Dear Student will resonate with readers who know that feelings and friendships can be complicated, and they will root for Autumn as she searches for her true superpower. DIANE DEBROVNER, deputy editor of Parents magazine
Elly Swartz grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania. She studied psychology at Boston University and received her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Elly lives in Massachusetts and is happily married with two grown sons, a beagle named Lucy, and a pup named Baxter Bean. Finding Perfect, called "a clear, moving portrayal of obsessive-compulsive disorder" by Publishers Weekly, was her debut novel. She is also the author of Smart Cookie and Give and Take.
