Young Adult Fiction Depression
Hey Jude
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Aug 2020
- Category
- Depression, Siblings, LGBT
- Recommended Age
- 12 to 18
- Recommended Grade
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Reading age
- 12 to 18
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459826359
- Publish Date
- Sep 2020
- List Price
- $10.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459826373
- Publish Date
- Aug 2020
- List Price
- $8.99
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Description
Key Selling Points
- A teen must balance the stress of her final year of high school and a budding romance while worrying about her clinically depressed sibling.
- Hey Jude explores the themes of mental illness, suicide and the nature of family.
- The main character is pansexual and there is a romantic relationship between her and a transgender boy, but it is not the main plot line. It’s important to tell queer stories that normalize, not sensationalize the queer experience.
- Written by the author of Past Tense (HarperCollins, 2018).
- The author studied psychology at Ryerson and identifies as bisexual and bipolar.
- New, enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.
About the author
Star Spider's stories and poetry often explore mental health and LGBTQ themes. Her debut novel, Past Tense (HarperCollins), was published in 2018. She lives in Toronto.
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews
“Realistic and well-developed...Highly Recommended.”
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“These engaging, fast-paced books...depict difficult topics with sensitivity.”
School Library Journal (SLJ)
★ “An emotionally layered book with accurate insight into mental illness, ideal for reluctant readers.”
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
