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ROSIE AND SKATE by Beth Ann Bauman

Posted on September 4th, 2009 by Beth · Email post Email post · Print Print

ROSIE AND SKATE by Beth Ann Bauman

ROSIE AND SKATE by Beth Ann Bauman

  • Publication Season/Year: Fall 2009
  • Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books, Random House
  • Release Date: August 11,  2009
  • ISBN (hardcover): 978-0-385-73735-7
  • ISBN (paperback): TBD                         

ROSIE AND SKATE is about two sisters, ages 15 and 16, in a New Jersey shore town.  When their dad, a “nice drunk,” lands himself in jail, they cope in different ways.  Skate and her boyfriend Perry are inseparable, until he goes off to Rutgers leaving her behind.  Rosie is drawn to a boy in her support group.  Within the embrace of their warmhearted community, the girls find hope for the future.

About the Author

Beth
Beth Ann Bauman is the author of BEAUTIFUL GIRLS, a short story collection for adults. ROSIE AND SKATE is her first young-adult novel. She’s been nominated for a Pushcart prize and is the recipient of fellowships from the Jerome Foundation and the New York Foundation for the Arts.  Read more about how to book or contact Beth.

Categories: 2009 Fall · Author Spotlight · Bauman, Beth Ann · Contemporary · Debut · Events · Family · Interviews · Local · National · New York · Random House · Rated PG-13 · Romance · Stand-alone · Young Adult

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