Winnie Nash Is Not Your Sunshine

In this powerful novel by an award-winning author, 12-year-old Winnie Nash is forced to live with her grandma for the summer and finds herself torn between her family’s secrets and the joy of celebrating Pride.

• Praise for Nicole Melleby:
  
  “Moments of madcap humor and familial warmth characterize this emotionally generous summer tale from Melleby, which showcases the author’s command of fully realized characterization and distinct relationship dynamics.” I>Publishers Weekly (Sam Makes a Splash) 
  
  “It captures that camp feeling of getting away from home, meeting different people, and growing as a person, all over the course of just two weeks.  At its heart, an enjoyable summer camp story.” I>Kirkus Reviews (Camp QUILTBAG) 
  
  * “This emotional read shows the power of friendship and family without omitting the work that goes into loving someone.” I>Booklist, starred review (The Science of Being Angry) 
  
  * “A raw yet honest portrayal of a young person’s experience with depression, this is a must-read for both middle grade readers and the teachers, counselors, parents, and other adults who interact daily with youth undergoing similar experiences.” I>School Library Journal, starred review (How to Become a Planet)  
  
  * “This funny, tender, and heart-wrenching story will have readers calling for an encore.” I>Kirkus Reviews, starred review (In the Role of Brie Hutchens. . .) 
  
  * “Melleby deftly tackles weighty topics—mental illness, child protective services, single parenting, sexuality—while effortlessly weaving in elements of the life and works of Vincent van Gogh, creating a thoughtful, age-appropriate and impressive novel.”
  Shelf Awareness, starred review (Hurricane Season)