Sometimes letting go seems easier than holding on.
Robin Stevenson is the author of more than twenty-five books for kids and teens, including Pride Puppy!, Pride Colors and Kid Activists: True Tales of Childhood from Champions of Change. The first edition of her nonfiction book Pride: Celebrating Diversity & Community (2016) won a Stonewall Honor and was shortlisted for numerous other awards. Robin lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
"Because the story does not conform to clear cut relationships or
dimensions, the plot is believable...The World Without Us is a
great read and focuses on a topic that deserves attention."-- "CM
Magazine"
"Compelling and emotionally honest, this story probes the complex
relationship between the psychology of teen suicide and survivor
guilt, skillfully juxtaposed against the backdrop of capital
punishment in present day Florida...Stevenson's engaging storyline
quickly draws the reader into the richly complicated lives of Mel,
Jeremy, and their families...Complete with solidly drawn
characters, moving dialogue, and a realistic, not-so-tidy ending,
The World Without Us is an intense, astute exploration of love,
death, self-discovery, heartbreak, and hope that will serve as a
catalyst for earnest dialogue not only about mental health, but
also the strength of the human spirit and how we define the meaning
of life."-- "National Reading Campaign blog"
"Stevenson has a knack for bringing thought-provoking tales to
young readers...The World Without Us delves into issues with which
young people might be dealing: grief and guilt, suicidal thoughts,
friendship and love...Stevenson reminds us in her eloquent text
that the fictional can become reality in a split second and with
just a slip of time or even a misstep."-- "CanLit for Little
Canadians blog"
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