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Sarah Allen

Praise for What Stars Are Made Of

All the primary characters shine in this impressive debut.

Donna Scanlon, Booklist

Allen, who herself has Turner's syndrome, gracefully tackles heavy topics in her debut novel, including bullying and premature babies. Readers will empathize with spunky Libby's social stumbles and will root for her ...

School Library Journal

In this assured debut, science whiz Libby Monroe shines when she selects Cecilia Payne, an astronomer who first determined the composition of stars, for an American History profile of someone excluded from the textb ...

Publishers Weekly

All the primary characters shine in this impressive debut.

Donna Scanlon, Booklist

Allen, who herself has Turner's syndrome, gracefully tackles heavy topics in her debut novel, including bullying and premature babies. Readers will empathize with spunky Libby's social stumbles and will root for her ...

School Library Journal

In this assured debut, science whiz Libby Monroe shines when she selects Cecilia Payne, an astronomer who first determined the composition of stars, for an American History profile of someone excluded from the textb ...

Publishers Weekly

All the primary characters shine in this impressive debut.

Donna Scanlon, Booklist

Allen, who herself has Turner's syndrome, gracefully tackles heavy topics in her debut novel, including bullying and premature babies. Readers will empathize with spunky Libby's social stumbles and will root for her ...

School Library Journal

In this assured debut, science whiz Libby Monroe shines when she selects Cecilia Payne, an astronomer who first determined the composition of stars, for an American History profile of someone excluded from the textb ...

Publishers Weekly

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Articles featuring Sarah Allen

Best children’s books that celebrate difference

Best children’s books that celebrate difference

Everyone is different but sometimes people who have disabilities or who may be considered outsiders have tough experiences. These uplifting stories teach us that kindness and friendship can go a long way.
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