Mitali Perkins has always thought of herself as an outsider writing for outsiders. And yet she has a remarkable gift for inviting people in. She has two new books out: Hope in the Valley is a middle-grade novel. Holy Night and Little Star is a picture book for Christmas.

Leaving Home Stories: Beth Matheson, Jamie Vanbiber, Greg Finley
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Leaving Home: Summer, 1976, by Judith McQuoid
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Andrew Wilson on the Spirit of 1776 (from the archives)
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