Abby Cooper è un'autrice il cui percorso nella scrittura è stato plasmato dalla sua esperienza di insegnante e bibliotecaria scolastica. La sua passione per i libri la spinge a creare storie che intrecciano il suo amore per la raccomandazione e la condivisione dell'esperienza di lettura. Si concentra sulla creazione di narrazioni avvincenti destinate a risuonare profondamente con il suo pubblico.
A creative middle-schooler embarks on a magical realism adventure, discovering the importance of self-acceptance and friendship. As she navigates challenges, she learns that the most meaningful companionship can come from within, highlighting themes of personal growth and empowerment.
Sticks & Stones by Abby Cooper is a feel-good middle grade debut with just a dash of magic... Ever since she was a baby, the words people use to describe Elyse have instantly appeared on her arms and legs. At first it was just "cute" and "adorable," but as she's gotten older and kids have gotten meaner, words like "loser" and "pathetic" appear, and those words bubble up and itch. And then there are words like "interesting," which she's not really sure how to feel about. Now, at age twelve, she's starting middle school, and just when her friends who used to accept and protect her are drifting away, she receives an anonymous note saying "I know who you are, and I know what you're dealing with. I want to help." As Elyse works to solve the mystery of who is sending her these notes, she also finds new ways to accept who she is and to become her best self. Fans of Wonder by R.J. Palacio will enjoy this book for its similar writing style, compelling characters, and upbeat tone...A quirky, clever, and lighthearted look at what it means to accept oneself..." —School Library Journal