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Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets by Evan Roskos

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Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

Evan Roskos

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · April 7, 2015

Reading lane: Teen Suicide

A Young Adult pick for readers exploring Dr.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Playful Drift

A playful YA read with a specific emotional register and a quietly offbeat page-turning rhythm.

Come here for

  • playful YA voice
  • poetry-and-journal texture

Expect

  • teen-centered introspection
  • a sustained, mood-led narrative

Book Details

Authors
Evan Roskos
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
April 7, 2015
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Teen Suicide · Depression & Mental Health
Reading lane
Teen Suicide

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Publisher Categories

  • YA Stories About Parents

  • YA Sibling Stories

  • Funny YA

  • Novels in Verse for Teens

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  • YA Poetry

  • Social Themes for Teens

  • Depression for Teens

  • Friendship for Teens

About This Book

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Jason Isaacs, Taylor Russell, and Lisa Edelstein! * “Self-deprecating humor abounds in this debut novel that pulls no punches about the experience of depression and anxiety for its teen protagonist. . . . Captivating introspection from a winning character.”— Kirkus Reviews, starred review Sixteen-year-old James Whitman has been yawping (à la Whitman) at his abusive father ever since he kicked his older sister out of the house. James...

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Soon to be a major motion picture starring Jason Isaacs, Taylor Russell, and Lisa Edelstein! * “Self-deprecating humor abounds in this debut novel that pulls no punches about the experience of depression and anxiety for its teen protagonist. . . . Captivating introspection from a winning character.”— Kirkus Reviews, starred review Sixteen-year-old James Whitman has been yawping (à la Whitman) at his abusive father ever since he kicked his older sister out of the house. James’s painful struggle with anxiety and depression—along with his ongoing quest to understand what led to his sister’s exile—make for a heart-rending read, but his wild, exuberant Whitmanization of the world and keen sense of humor keep this emotionally charged novel buoyant. A Morris Award Honor Book.

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