I adore writing novels in verse and am inspired by many poets and verse novelists, including Henry Taylor, Carol Ann Duffy, Gwendolyn Brooks, Adrienne RIch, Donald Hall, Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, Jacqueline Woodson, Sharon Creech… poetry is a wonderland.
A 2014 Junior Library Guild Selection
Kehoe’s verse novel is a raw look at conflicting emotions and the healing power of music… Publisher’s Weekly starred review
An intriguing medley of music, teen romance, high school life and serious family issues — Kirkus
Kehoe can turn an evocative phrase, like the way she describes the “encrusted hairspray” of the dancer, or the minimalist way in which she describes a dancer’s eating disorder… — The Huffington Post
Kehoe’s tale will appeal to teens yearning for a life on the stage…while Sara’s struggle to define herself and her dreams is relatable to everyone. — School Library Journal
Young Adult Nonfiction
I’ve had the pleasure of contributing to some empowering anthologies for tweens and teens.
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A winning collection for both teens and former teens, alike. —School Library Journal
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“The Girl Guide is a game-changer and should be in every girl’s backpack.” ~ Ali Cross, author of the Desolation series
Children’s Nonfiction
I started my career writing educational nonfiction titles for young and reluctant readers. Here is a small sampling of the books I wrote for Rosen Publishing Group in the 1990s and 2000s.
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