{"product_id":"world-made-of-glass-paperback","title":"World Made of Glass - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmi Polonsky\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn \"inspiring\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review), \"heartfelt\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review) coming-of-age novel about a girl finding her way to activism in the early years of the AIDS pandemic, from award-winning author Ami Polonsky.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Iris tries to act normal at school, going through the motions and joking around with her friends. But nothing is normal, and sometimes it feels like she'll never laugh again. How can she, when her dad is dying of a virus that's off-limits to talk about? When she knows that soon all she'll have left of her kind, loving dad are memories, photos, and a binder full of the poems they used to exchange? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In a sea of rage and grief, Iris resolves to speak out against the rampant fear, misinformation, and prejudice surrounding AIDS--and find the pieces of Dad that she never knew before. Along the way, Iris might just find new sides to herself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Critically-acclaimed author Ami Polonsky has crafted a lyrical, tender, earth-shattering novel that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmi Polonsky\u003c\/b\u003e is a middle school English teacher, parent to two children, and author, among other things. Her critically acclaimed novels for young readers include \u003ci\u003eGracefully Grayson\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThreads\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSpin with Me\u003c\/i\u003e. Ami lives outside of Chicago with her family. She invites you to visit her online at amipolonsky.com. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 7.66 x 5.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 06, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e World Made of Glass\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763402440992,"sku":"9780316462143","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ea20c0364f99be041f478f377d5c45c0.webp?v=1780234588","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/world-made-of-glass-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}