Enly and the Buskin' Blues book launch at Malaprop's Feb 7, 2023. So thankful for Malaprop’s Bookstore for hosting this hybrid event! My son and I will be talking about the story behind the story on February 7th at 6:00. There might be a tune or two from the melodica! Sign up for the event here and preorder signed copies here.
LIKE SPILLED WATER is a 2020 Title of Note in the Freeman Book Awards!
“Like Spilled Water stands apart from most young adult novels in English. It’s set in China with Chinese characters. It’s refreshing—and important—for young adult readers to have access to stories that may not be familiar and that are not rooted in the West.”
Read the full review here.
Girls on the Line is a recommended title for reading In the Margins !
YA Gets Real at Carolina Mountains Literary Festival
Trends come and go, fantasy worlds are built and crumble, but contemporary teen stories with vivid, relatable characters never go out of style. Jennie Liu and Joanne O'Sullivan talk about the characters teens flock to and fall for and about and real-life issues they face. Join these authors for a conversation that gets real about contemporary teens.
Book launch at Malaprop’s
Jennie in conversation with Joanne 0’Sullivan, author of BETWEEN TWO SKIES!
November 7, 6:00 pm at Malaprop’s Bookstore in Asheville, NC.
Reviews
An authentic voice and portrayal of young Chinese women in difficult situations. Booklist
An affecting and original thrill ride highlighting the bond between two friends put in a horrible situation by actual Chinese government policies. Kirkus Reviews
The characters are realistic products of their experiences—they are flawed, accessible, and multidimensional. School Library Journal, starred review
Read for Change
YA Panel with Marie Marquardt and Jodi Lynn Anderson, hosted by Joanne O'Sullivan.
June 8, 2018 at Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe in Asheville, NC