Hope In The Valley: A Tale of Grief, Family, Friendship and Poetry (Ages 10+) By Mitali Perkins

DISCOVER A POIGNANT, TENDER MIDDLE-GRADE NOVEL ABOUT GRIEF, COMMUNITY, AND FINDING YOUR VOICE, SET AGAINST THE TECH-BOOM BACKDROP OF SILICON VALLEY FROM ACCLAIMED AUTHOR MITALI PERKINS.

Pandita is definitely not ready for middle school. Still grappling with the deep loss of her mother, she clings fiercely to her memories and to her secret sanctuary: an abandoned house right across the street where she and her mother used to spend time together.

When the town announces plans to bulldoze the old house, pitting neighbors and her own family against each other over the issue, Pandita is forced out of her shell. Set in Silicon Valley during a tense era when immigrants are eyed with suspicion, Hope in the Valley follows Pandita as she discovers the healing power of poetry, the strength of true friendship, and the courage needed to speak up, heal her community, and keep hope alive.

Why this book is a must-have:

• Acclaimed Authorship: Written by Mitali Perkins, a celebrated voice in contemporary middle-grade and young adult fiction known for deeply resonant characters.

• Heartfelt Themes: Explores grief, growing up, immigrant experiences, and community activism with empathy and nuance.

• Poetic & Engaging: Weaves lyrical poetry and relatable middle-grade dilemmas into a captivating, thought-provoking narrative.

• Essential Young Reader Fiction: A mandatory addition for children, parents, and educators looking for meaningful stories about courage and empathy.

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