Love and Vandalism

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Price
$10.99  $10.22
Publisher
Sourcebooks Fire
Publish Date
Pages
336
Dimensions
5.4 X 8.2 X 0.9 inches | 0.79 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781492636052

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About the Author
Laurie Boyle Crompton is the author of many young adult novels including Pretty in Punxsutawney (2019), Freaky in Fresno (2020), The Real Prom Queens of Westfield High (2014)and Love and Vandalism (2017). After moving to New York she began creating activist artwork promoting body love and built the popular website Dreamer-girl.com, an anti-starvation imagery site that attracted nearly one thousand unique visitors each week for four years at its height. She graduated from St. John's University with a BA in English and Journalism, and has written for national magazines like Glamour and Allure, survived a teaching stint at an all-boy high school, and appeared on Good Day New York several times as a Toy Expert. After having lived in Orlando and England, Laurie has made her home in New York with her husband and two children.
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..".unique characters and affectionate message...this novel will appeal to fans of indie realistic fiction.

" - VOYA
"Rory is a strong character with fierce convictions... The nuanced character development stands out in this sensitive exploration of the healing power of art. This book will resonate with artists and art lovers alike.

" - School Library Journal
"Gritty and edgy, this novel smartly tackles suicide, teen alcoholism, and creative expression....By combining a narrator who embraces pain and resentment with story twists and misunderstandings, Crompton creates a fascinating novel that will fully absorb readers.

" - Booklist