Winter Town

Every winter, straight-laced, Ivy League bound Evan looks forward to a visit from Lucy, a childhood pal who moved away after her parent's divorce. But when Lucy arrives this year, she's changed. The former "girl next door" now has chopped dyed black hair, a nose stud, and a scowl. But Evan knows that somewhere beneath the Goth, "Old Lucy" still exists, and he's determined to find her... even if it means pissing her off. Can opposites attract? Or does growing up mean having to grow apart? Told from two perspectives, this funny and honest novel by Stephen Emond ("Happyface") is a unique combination of text, comic strips, and art. It's an indie movie in a book, perfect for the inner outcast and lovelorn nerd in us all.

“Praise for Winter Town : "Compelling, honest and true-this musing about art and self-discovery, replete with pitch-perfect dialogue, will have wide appeal."”

Praise for Winter Town: 'Compelling, honest and truethis musing about art and selfdiscovery, replete with pitchperfect dialogue, will have wide appeal.' Kirkus, starred review Praise for Happyface: 'Comic artist Emond (Emo Boy) pens an endearing and selfdeprecatingly witty debut novel à la illustrated diary... Whimsical, thoughtful, boyishly sarcastic, offthecuff... achingly beautiful.' Publishers Weekly, starred review '[Emond] has mastered the voice of the awkward adolescent male... Happyface's journal is insightful, poignant, and hilarious, with illustrations bolstering an already strong voice and story about a character readers will come to love. ' VOYA, starred review * 'This epistolary novel of a young teen's reinvention of self is subtle and effective... [an] engaging and absolutely heartfelt tale.' Kirkus, starred review 'Funny, wrenching, quirky, and redemptive.' School Library Journal

Previous Books:

Winter Town, Happyface

Winter Town follows two childhood best friends who learn that growing up means growing apart. This is written from both points of viewsEvery winter, Evan looks forward to a visit from Lucy, a childhood pal who moved away after her parent's divorce. But when Lucy arrives this year, she's changed. The 'girl next door' has chopped dyed black hair, a nose stud and a scowl. But even though Lucy's changed, Evan and Lucy connect again. And this time, Evan falls in love. Lucy has secrets. She doesn't tell Evan about her mother's new abusive boyfriend, her own violent boyfriend and the fights that got her kicked out of her house. She feels guilty and starts to resent Evan's picture perfect (boring) life. She knows Evan won't change and Lucy knows she must break his heart and move on.The next winter, after transferring to an art college against his father's wishes, Evan sees Lucy again. And this time, they know the timing is right.This unique story features gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout (comic strips, spot art, chapter heads, etc.).

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