Release date: Mar. 27, 2018What it's about: This Stonewall and Lambda winner stars Caroline, a Water Islander who had the bad luck to be born during a hurricane and has been suffering it ever since.
Her mother left her, she's bullied at her school in St. Thomas, and a mysterious spirit is following her around. But when a new girl transfers in from Barbados, she brings with her exactly the warmth and friendship Caroline has been craving, and suddenly life seems bearable.
But can she bring herself to share the not-strictly-friendly feelings she's been having with Kalinda? And will Kalinda be willing to join her for the journey to find her mother? (For another absolutely beautiful queer middle grade by Callender, check out National Book Award.