JOHN CHOI lives in Toronto where he has worked as a child and youth mental health professional for over twenty years. Dark Side is his first novel.
"Emerson is a realistic character with whom readers are likely to
connect because they or someone they know may have been in a
similar situation with feeling overwhelmed with school and life at
some point... The book is likely to encourage readers to think
critically about mental health and healthy family relationships.
Dark Side is an engaging read that covers many serious issues which
will hold appeal to a wide audience of teen readers. Highly
Recommended."-- (01/20/2017)
"Many adults are wary of discussing suicide and depression with
teenagers out of fear of encouraging teens to consider suicide. I
myself believe that talking about issues demystifies them, and for
that reason would suggest this book be put in the hands of any teen
who's struggling with depression, academic pressure, or family
violence. I also admire that Emerson is Chinese-Canadian, adding a
little more diversity to YA literature and chipping away at some
persistent stereotypes about Asian characters in books for
teens.Dark Side is a strong novel for reluctant readers. I look
forward to more sensitive, empowering books from John Choi."--
(12/20/2016)
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