it’s out!
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I saw it with my very own eyes (as opposed to someone else’s eyes, I guess) at the Deseret Book store in my town. And my sister confirmed a sighting of it in Cedar City. So…I think we can officially say that Being Sixteen is out!
Yay!
I’m really proud of this book. It’s my father’s favorite book out of anything I’ve written, published or unpublished, which means a lot to me, because he’s one of my toughest critics. (And, this is an LDS-themed book, and he’s an agnostic, so I was especially surprised.) It’s a book about turning sixteen. About sisters. About family. About being strong and having faith. And I really hope you like it, if you do decide to read it. 
For a little blurb on Being Sixteen, click here.
It’s not up on Amazon yet (except for someone’s used copy), but I’m sure it will be soon. Meanwhile, if you feel so inclined, you can find it online at Barnes and Noble (where, for some reason, it is marked down quite a bit–yay!–but also the release date is given as May, which doesn’t make sense). You can also find it at Deseret Book online or in their stores if you live near one.
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YAY. This is awesome. Congratulations!
I am definitely snatching a copy when it’s up on Amazon.
I love the cover! Did you get to choose the photograph? I think all your books so far have had very nice covers:)
Congratulations!! I can’t wait to read it!
You are just on a roll Ally!
So does that mean he likes it more than MATCHED I guess? Interesting, especially if he’s agnostic. All the more reason to want to read it…
Ally,
I just read your last few updates and I am so happy for you. Congrats! You deserve it all and give other writers hope.
Julie
Wow, Ally that is very cool!
It looks very pretty. I’m just thoroughly pleased!
Nice cover! It’s on my to-read list . . . of course.
Just finished reading it tonight and LOVED it!
awesome!
Sandy, you are a sweetheart! I hope you enjoy the book!
Joan, I didn’t get to pick the photograph. I did, however, get to ask them to make a change to it. One of the girls originally had blonde hair, and I asked if they could darken it, since the girls in the book are sisters and both have brown hair.
Sara–yup, my dad liked this more than Matched. It’s his favorite.
Julie-thank you! I hope all is going well with your writing!
Carolyn, Shelli, Becca, and Heather–thank you!
And LeighD, you totally made my week! I’m thrilled that you liked it.
This book is one of my favorites too! Definitely will have to be read more than once.
I think the subject is important and the characters real. Still love thinking of the music scene….felt that deep.
Congrats!
Looking forward to reading this one! It looks lovely.
We had a sick day today and I was wondering how I was going to get through the day when I couldn’t get off the couch, but then the FedEx guy showed up with your book. Couldn’t put it down. I can’t tell you enough how much I loved it. It’s exactly my kind of book. Thanks, Ally!
Susan, you are welcome! And thank YOU for reading the book and letting me know you enjoyed it. I’m so glad!
Julie, I hope you enjoy it.
And Heather S., thanks again for all your help with this one.