Moonflower
Kacen Callender, National Book Award winner of King and the Dragonflies, delivers a stunning novel that invites readers into a child’s struggles with mental health, and their journey to wholeness.
Moon’s depression is overwhelming. Therapy doesn’t help, and Moon is afraid that their mom hates them because they’re sad. Moon’s only escape is traveling to the spirit realms every night, where they hope they’ll never return to the world of the living again.
The spirit realm is where they have their one and only friend, Wolf, and where they’re excited to experience an infinite number of adventures. But when the realm is threatened, it’s up to Moon to save the spirit world.
With the help of celestial beings and guardians, Moon battles monsters and shadows, and through their journey, they begin to learn that a magical adventure of love and acceptance awaits them in the world of the living, too.
This story of hope shows readers that our souls blossom when we realize that we are as worthy and powerful as the universe itself.
# of Pages: 272
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Language: en
ISBN: 9781338636598
Kacen Callender is an award-winning author of books for young adults and children. They were born and raised in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, and currently reside in New York City. Callender's writing often explores themes of identity and belonging, as well as the complexities of family and relationships. In addition to being an author, Callender is also a founding editor of the online literary journal "Honeysuckle Magazine" and a contributor to publications such as "Bustle" and "BuzzFeed." Their previous works, including "Hurricane Child" and "This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story," have received critical acclaim and numerous accolades. With their powerful and authentic storytelling, Callender continues to be a rising voice in the world of literature.