Young Adult Fiction

Discover my young adult fiction verse novels. I have also contributed to story collections, and written nonfiction for kids and teens. Visit my portfolio page to see more reviews, reading guides, nonfiction and marketing content. And check out College Application Tips for advice on writing personal essays.

The Sound of Letting Go by Stasia Ward Kehoe book cover

THE SOUND OF LETTING GO

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

2015 PNBA Awards Shortlist

An intriguing medley of music, teen romance, high school life and serious family issues Kirkus

young adult novel Audition by Stasia Ward Kehoe cover

AUDITION

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

Dear Teen Me book cover

DEAR TEEN ME

Contributor

A winning collection for both teens and former teens, alike. —School Library Journal