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Beth Kephart Books

A Slant of Sun: One Child's Courage, W.W. Norton, 1998
Into the Tangle of Friendship: A Memoir of the Things that Matter, Houghton Mifflin, 2000
Still Love in Strange Places: A Memoir, W.W. Norton, 2002
Seeing Past Z: Nurturing the Imagination in a Fast-Forward World, W.W. Norton, 2004
Ghosts in the Garden: Endings, Beginnings, and the Unearthing of Self, New World Library, 2005
Flow: The Life and Times of Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River, Temple University Press, 2007
Undercover, Laura Geringer Books: HarperTeen, 2007
Zenobia: The Curious Book of Business, Berrett-Kohler, January 2008
House of Dance, Laura Geringer Books: HarperTeen
Nothing But Ghosts, Laura Geringer Books: HarperTeen, forthcoming 2009
“The Longest Distance Between Two Places” in No Such Thing as the Real World, HarperTeen, forthcoming 2010
The Whole Long and Curving Up and Down, Laura Geringer Books (children’s), forthcoming
The Heart is Not a Size, Laura Geringer Books: HarperTeen, forthcoming 2010

UNDERCOVER, LIFETIME TV, and early reviews

"...what stands out in this introspective novel is the sheer loveliness of its prose."
(HOUSE OF DANCE starred review, Kirkus)

"Poetically expressed memories and moving dialogue both anchor and amplify the characters’ emotions.:
(HOUSE OF DANCE starred review, Publisher's Weekly)

"... the piercing emotions and family situations, described with lyrical beauty, will hit home with readers who enjoy gentle, emotional journeys, such as Lynne Rae Perkins’ Newbery Medal–winner Criss Cross (1995)."
(HOUSE OF DANCE review, Booklist)

HOUSE OF DANCE is a Family Circle June "must-read"

HOUSE OF DANCE is the lead YA review in the May 31 Chicago Tribune

ZENOBIA is currently being translated into eight languages.

In its starred review of ZENOBIA, Publishers Weekly said, of the book, "could be the most enjoyable, readable business book in recent memory."

UNDERCOVER rights have been sold in China and Taiwan.

A cinematic version of UNDERCOVER is in development at Lifetime TV with Robert Greenwald Productions.

UNDERCOVER has been nominated for a Cybils Award, made the New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age list, made the Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year list, named a top book of 2007 by Amazon.com, named a top book of 2007 by Kirkus Reviews,and named a Best Book of the Year by School Library Journal.

"About a wallflower who ghostwrites love notes for the boys in her class, Cyrano-style - until she meets one that she wants for herself. Lyrical but never sappy, this is probably the most beautifully written book we've read this year. It's simply perfect."
Not Your Mother's Bookclub citation/A Top 2007 YA Book

UNDERCOVER is the October Tween Pick at Family Circle Magazine.

“Through Elisa’s poems, letters, and descriptions, Kephart perfectly plumbs the thoughts and feelings of an adolescent girl.” (Starred Review, Kirkus)

“… readers will fall easily into the compelling premise and Elisa’s memorable, graceful voice, and have no trouble recognizing the teen’s quiet courage as she leaves her comfortable isolation, claims her own talents, and embraces the people who matter most.” (Starred Review, Booklist)

“Neatly balancing action and contemplation, Kephart offers a plethora of images, ideas about literature and even some well-known poems along with a plot that will speak to many teens.” (Starred Review, Publishers Weekly)

“... this is a book that no serious-minded teen will want to miss, and high-school teachers may also take note as it has a well-crafted and highly teachable text.” (Starred Review, School Library Journal)

“An unusual story, beautifully told.” (Kliatt)

UNDERCOVER Starred Reviews

“Through Elisa’s poems, letters, and descriptions, Kephart perfectly plumbs the thoughts and feelings of an adolescent girl.” (Kirkus)
“… readers will fall easily into the compelling premise and Elisa’s memorable, graceful voice, and have no trouble recognizing the teen’s quiet courage as she leaves her comfortable isolation, claims her own talents, and embraces the people who matter most.” (Booklist)
“Neatly balancing action and contemplation, Kephart offers a plethora of images, ideas about literature and even some well-known poems along with a plot that will speak to many teens.” (Publishers Weekly)
“... this is a book that no serious-minded teen will want to miss, and high-school teachers may also take note as it has a well-crafted and highly teachable text.” (School Library Journal)

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