Jennie Liu is the daughter of Chinese immigrants. She has been fascinated by the attitudes, social policies, and changes in China each time she visits. Her young adult novels have won honors including a Freeman Book Award Honorable Mention and an In the Margins: Best Books for Teens award. She lives in North Carolina with her family.
"A heart-warming story with many lessons about taking
responsibility for attaining what you most desire, even in the face
of setbacks. Reviewer Rating: 5" —Children's Literature
"This fast and furious plot will have readers alternately cringing
and cheering at Enly's impulsiveness, fully invested in this
protagonist's success. While the tone is light, some serious issues
are gently explored: gentrification, grief, wealth and lack of it,
family ties, and friendship."—School Library Journal
"A quick-paced coming-of-age story exploring music and family
expectations."—Kirkus Reviews
"Encourages readers who need to be seen as well as those who need
to see . . . I tip my hat to Liu—and put a tip in the hat for
Enly!"—Rebecca Petruck, author of Boy Bites Bug and Steering Toward
Normal
"A fast-paced, quirky caper with an authentic middle-grade
voice."—Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author
"Witty and wise."—Bobbie Pyron, author of Lucky Strike
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