“It was a laugh that is special to sisters: one that sounds of mischief, feels like understanding, and loves unconditionally. It was the realization that the two were thinking the same thing at the same moment. It was the sound of one sister’s voice echoing from the other. Friends laugh with one another, but sisters share their laughter. ”
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Emmie AND THE ACCIDENTAL UNICORN
Middle Grade | On Sale Now!
Don't let the title fool you. This story is not about Emmie Button. It isn't a story about a precocious eight-year-old with long, light brown hair and big brown eyes who loved to dance, swim, and read. This story won't take you on a journey through Emmie's messy bedroom, with all of its cozy, colorful pillows, stuffed animals, and arts and crafts strewn about the floor. You won't read about Emmie's favorite family vacations, or about her adventures in elementary school. Nope, this story is not about Emmie Button. This story is about Emmie's big sister, Hannah. When Hannah transforms into a magical creature, she must rely on her Unicorn-loving little sister to help her.
EMMIE AND THE ACCIDENTAL UNICORN is filled with sprinkles, rainbow puke, and hijinks, but at its core, it’s about the bond of sisterhood.
Boy IN TIGHTS
MIDDLE GRADE | In Project Development
Ballet is for girls! Ethan Michaels has never faced scrutiny for his love for dance until he enters Middle School. Now it seems like everyone in his life believes that he shouldn’t be a dancer because he’s a boy. With the support of his fellow ballet dancers, his science teacher, and a new ally, Ethan finds the courage to follow his passion.
When a tragedy strikes, the entire school mourns, including Ethan. Slowly, the students return to normal. Sometimes it seems like Ethan is the only person still affected. When all hope is lost, he turns to the one thing that has always been there for him — the ballet barre.
In choreographing a dance about the stages of grief, Ethan finds his own acceptance.
“The boy looked expensive, like his mother just bought him from a catalogue. His perfectly coiffed blonde hair was the perfect shade of honey to match his perfectly spaced freckles. His smile gleamed shiny, straight teeth, and there was not one stain on his slacks and overcoat.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jodi Boyer is the author of Emmie and the Accidental Unicorn. While attending Northeast Ohio Master of Fine Arts (NEOMFA), she participated in the Imagination Writers Conference. In winter of 2019, Ms. Boyer was honored to spend her days writing in an Artist Colony in Southern France. It was at this residency that she dreamt up the story for Boy in Tights. An advocate for children’s literacy, Ms. Boyer volunteers as a Co-Chair for Texas Book Festival and as an editor for Austin Bat Cave, which provides children and teenagers with opportunities to develop their writing skills. She lives in Austin, TX with her husband and dog.
Jodi Boyer is a member of SCBWI and IBPA.
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JODI BOYER
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