A Duet for Home

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From the New York Times best-selling creator of the Vanderbeekers series comes a triumphant tale of friendship, healing, and the power of believing in ourselves, told from the perspectives of two biracial sixth graders living in a homeless shelter.

At first, June cant believe it: their new home is a homeless shelter When shes told she cant bring her cherished viola inside, shes convinced the worst luck in the world landed her at Huey House.

But Tyrell has lived at Huey House for three years, and he knows all the good things about it: friendship, hot meals, and the music from next door drifting through the windows. With his help, June begins to see things differently. Just as shes starting to understand how Huey House can be a home, a new government policy threatens all the residents. Can June and Tyrell work together to find a way to save Huey House as they know it

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Readers who love the Vanderbeekers will not be disappointed. Glaser effortlessly interweaves the story lines of two preteens living in a South Bronx homeless shelter. . . .The ending is poignant, focusing on possibility rather than certainty.Friendship, hopes and dreams come together in the final note that Glaser strikes. Padma Venkatraman New York Times Book Review "Karina Yan Glaser doesnt flinchfrom the truth that too many kids arecarrying such heavy weights throughthis world. With hope and humor, sheshows us how friends and found familyhave the power to lighten the load.This book will make your heart sing." Christina Soontornvat, Newbery Honor author A beautiful and compelling storyabout the discovery of power, with aworld of characters I miss already. Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach Me Glaser infuses this standalone novel with sweetness and optimism while acknowledging the complexities of her characters lives. . . .A Duet for Home portrays how an appreciation for music and a desire to make the world more beautiful can give all young peopleand perhaps especially the most vulnerablea way to believe in themselves. BookPage (starred review) "This is a hopeful and inspiring story about the lives of children who are rarely represented in middle-grade fiction. The young people engage in activism that is both thought-provoking and profound. A powerful, heartwarming, and thoughtful tale of kids cultivating chosen families during challenging circumstances." Kirkus Reviews(starred review) "Yan Glaser's bighearted standalone moves quickly through its complex plot without forsaking strong characterizations of Huey House's many staff and residents, concluding with a potent message about the power of direct action." Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Drawing on her experiences working in a New York City homeless shelter, Glaser excels in her vivid, individual portrayals of the characters and their relationships. A heartening story as well as a memorable vision of homeless shelters as complex, supportive communities working toward positive change." Booklist

Author Bio

Karina Glaser lives in Harlem, New York City, with her husband, two daughters, and assortment of rescued animals. One of her proudest achievements is raising two kids who can't go anywhere without a book. This is her debut novel. www.karinaglaser.com