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

Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

Evan Roskos

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · April 7, 2015

A Young Adult pick for readers exploring Dr.

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Who it’s for
A playful YA read with a specific emotional register and a quietly offbeat page-turning rhythm.
Genres
Mental Illness for Teens, Depression for Teens, YA Sibling Stories
Published
HarperCollins, April 7, 2015

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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.

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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.

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

Where it sits

Mental Illness for Teens61%
YA Sibling Stories48%
Depression for Teens44%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

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
Authors
Evan Roskos
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
April 7, 2015
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
YA Stories About Parents