Evan Roskos completed his MFA at Rutgers University-Newark in 2009, and currently lives in Collingswood, New Jersey. He was named one of Narrative's 20 Best New Writers, and has had stories in Best Fiction, StoryQuarterly, and other literary journals. Visit his blog at www.evanroskos.blogspot.com.
Roskos has created a character that does not necessarily change
throughout the book, but learns to live with himself as he is, to
celebrate himself and those around him even as flawed as they
are.
--VOYA, 4Q 3P S 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, starred review Author Roskos's strength lies in
his refusal to tidy up the mess in James's life and in his
relentless honesty about surviving with depression and anxiety.
--Horn Book Roskos effectively sketches James as a boy who is
far more comfortable inside his own head than in connecting with
others . . . Bravely facing real sorrow, James confronts his
problems with grace and courage.
--Publishers Weekly Roskos' first novel is rich with hilarity
and realistic inner dialogue . . . Give this darkly funny debut to
fans of Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
--Booklist Roskos perfectly captures the voice of a teen.
--School Library Journal Many teen readers will recognize
their own mood swings as they are amplified through James'
pendulum, and they'll be enlightened by his revelation that life
can be possible and rewarding even when it's really hard.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's
Books
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