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When rosie stumbles into the house of dance, she finally finds a way to restore the source of her grandfathers greatest joy. Beth kephart is an american author of nonfiction, poetry and young adult fiction for adults and teens. Purchased on haven, a sixmile long, halfmilewide stretch of. Tamara smith interviews beth kephart, about her ya novel, small damages, that brings the heat, the colors, and the smells of seville, spain alive a feast for the heart. Beth kephart is the author of more than a dozen books, including the national book award finalist a slant of sun, as well as many critically acclaimed novels for young adults including. Beth kephart was nominated for a national book award for her memoir a slant of sun. Her fourth ya novel, the heart is not a size, is set in a. Rosie and her mother coexist in the same house as near strangers. Ada, a nearly 16yearold graffiti artist, lives in poverty in west berlin, but stefan, the 18yearold. Radways sarsaparilla resolvent by beth kephart, illustrated by her husband william sulit, is a companion to her centennial. Beth kephart is the author of 21 books, including six memoirs and handling the truth. Katie takes a summer job at a garden estate, where, with the help of two brothers and a glamorous librarian, she soon becomes embroiled in decoding a mystery. Beth kephart interviews leslie pietrzyk about her new novel, silver girl. In the tradition of anne lamotts bird by bird, a critically acclaimed national book award finalist shares inspiration and practical advice for writing.