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Cynthia L. Copeland

Illustrator: Cynthia L. Copeland; color by Ronda Pattison

Ages: 12+

Published: 2020

Publisher: Algonquin BFYR

ISBN: 978-1-61620-993-3

Keywords: Bullies; Friendship; Writing

In the 1970s, seventh-grader Cindy encounters bullies, crushes, and friendship challenges while following her dreams to be a newspaper reporter. Colorful graphic panels.