Sashi Kaufman

Top 10 Sports Books for Youth: 2017 (Booklist)

"Kaufman takes a well-tread YA premise and breathes heart and grit into it. . . . Packed with depth, joy, and hope, Kaufman's book is ultimately a story of how to be a friend—a topic that is always prescient for young adults."—starred, Booklist

"At the heart of Kaufman's poignant novel is a complicated friendship. . . . It's a keenly observed, emotionally deep examination of wounded, insecure teens trying to find their way."—Publishers Weekly

"Kaufman believably portrays uncertainties surrounding sex and sexuality. . . . [A] testament to letting freak flags fly."—Kirkus Reviews

"Kaufman brings a fresh voice to the contemporary realistic fiction genre. . . . This will appeal to those who enjoy Carrie Mesrobian's books."—School Library Journa

"Often frank, other times startling, always filled with the familiar wanderlust most every teen experiences, this book has wheels." —starred, Booklist

"Debut author Kaufman does a great job of depicting young people who have opted out of conventional middle-class values." —Publishers Weekly

"Nonconformist teens will be able to identify with these characters and will find that the grass isn't always greener on the other side." —Library Media Connection