'A heartbreaking but empowering story that’s impossible to forget… Readers will love Evie’s smart, funny voice and will recognize themselves in her worries, her questions, and her hopes.Presents a bold and accessible overview of LGBTQ+ history: the good, the bad, and the clandestine.ĭiscover the rich and complex history of LGBTQ+ people around the world-their struggles, triumphs, and cultural contributions.Įxploring and explaining the most important ideas and events in LGBTQ+ history and culture, this book showcases the breadth of the LGBTQ+ experience. 'A heartbreaking but empowering story that’s impossible to forget… Readers will love Evie’s smart, funny voice and will recognize themselves in her worries, her questions, and her hopes.' -Kate Messner, author of The Seventh Wish Readers will cheer on Jen Petro-Roy’s sweet, strong protagonist as she overcomes challenging family circumstances to embrace her own identity.” - Barbara Dee, author of Star-Crossed “A touching story of sisterly devotion and self-discovery.

I Miss You by Jen Petro-Roy is a heartfelt middle grade novel dealing with faith, identity, and finding your way in difficult times. But Cilla isn’t writing back, and it’s time for Evie to take matters into her own hands. And she writes about the new girl in school, June, who becomes her friend, and then maybe more than a friend.Įvie could really use some advice from Cilla. She writes about her life, empty without Cilla. Forbidden from speaking to Cilla, Evie secretly sends her letters.Įvie writes about her family, torn apart and hurting. All Evie wants is for her older sister to come back. 'Jen Petro-Roy has created a character with the potential to be as iconic as Judy Blume's Margaret.' -Erin Dionne, author of Notes from an Accidental Band GeekĮvie is heartbroken when her strict Catholic parents send her pregnant sister, Cilla, away to stay with a distant great-aunt.

Martin, author of Rain Reign and the Baby-Sitters Club I Miss You is so moving! Evie's quiet strength and fierce determination are an inspiration. A heartbreaking-yet ultimately uplifting-epistolary novel about family, religion, and having the courage to be yourself.

P.S. I Miss You by Jen Petro-Roy