A middle-grade historical novel about an Indian-American girl who is grappling with the loss of her mother and new changes in her neighborhood.
Mitali Perkins has written several books for young readers, including Between Us and Abuela, Forward Me Back to You,You Bring the Distant Near (a National Book Award Nominee, a Walter Honor Book, a South Asia Book Award Winner, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, and a Shelf Awareness 2017 Best Book of the Year), Rickshaw Girl (a NYPL Top 100 Book), and Bamboo People (an ALA Top 10 YA novel). Mitali was born in India and currently resides in Northern California. www.mitaliperkins.com
A Kirkus Best of the Year
A BookPage Best Book of the Year "Grief, memories, and the
difficulty of letting go permeate this powerful story about family,
friendship, and finding your voice . . . deeply compelling . . . A
riveting, courage-filled story." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Though the novel is set in the 1980s, issues surrounding housing
inequity and financial precarity deeply resonate with present-day
challenges. Employing Pandu's lilting voice and quiet bravery,
Perkins crafts an introspective novel about moving on from loss and
finding the courage to fight for what one believes in."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The story is set in the summer of 1980 in Silicon Valley,
California, before the tech boom. It is a place on the cusp, much
like the story's protagonist, who finds herself compelled by
memories of her past; the complex and fascinating history she
uncovers; and possibilities for the future of her town, her family,
and herself." --Horn Book, starred review "Many books advocate for
listening carefully to people of opposing views while following
one's own beliefs, but few do it better than Perkins' exceptional
Hope in the Valley." --Bookpage, starred review "Perkins explores
topics that were relevant both then and now, including racism,
housing inequity, and activism on a level that young readers will
be able to comprehend and learn from...Perkins explores matters of
grief, growing up, and multigenerational relationships in a moving
novel that will resonate and linger with readers long after the
last beautiful page." --School Library Journal, starred review
"Perfect for readers seeking an emboldened young hero." --Booklist
"Beautifully written." --Book Riot
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