Emily Goldberg Learns To Salsa
Emily is a Jewish girl from the suburbs of New York, end of story. Her mother has family in Puerto Rico, but Emily has never had any contact with them - not until she's forced to go to the Caribbean for her grandmother's funeral.
Pampered Emily wants nothing to do with her Puerto Rican heritage - until a very special person shows her that that uncovering her roots is like discovering a secret part of her own heart.
NYPL 2007 - Books for the Teen Age Selection
"Emily's
honest, thoughtful narrative tells this engaging story of family and culture
drawn from the author's own experience."
-- School Library Journal
"Without heavy
messages, Ostow draws on her own half-Jewish, half-Puerto Rican roots
to tell a moving story that has a solid plotline and plenty of family
secrets -- past and present -- as it opens up issues of tradition, feminism,
friendship, and loyalty."
-- Booklist
"Ostow's story
may be light-hearted, but she delves deeply into the feelings of the heroine
and this newfound extended family."
-- Publishers Weekly
"Emily's voice
is authentic and witty, and her thoughts and observations will ring true
with teens."
-- Jewish Book World Magazine
Hardcover released November 2006
Paperback released November 2007
Razorbill Books
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Erin Bright is pretty, polished, and popular -- the perfect First Daughter. Her father is the mayor of their town, so photo shoots and Inauguration balls are a part of her life. In high school, Erin is politically involved as well; her handsome boyfriend has been student council president for the past two years.
But THIS election season, things change. When Erin suddenly gets passionate about an environmental cause, she decides to run AGAINST her boyfriend...and to challenge what her dad stands for! Can Erin convince her friends, and herself, that she has what it takes to lead?
Releases September 2008
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First Kiss (Then Tell)
Twenty-five bestselling authors for teens recount the story of their first kiss. Whether hilarious, heartwarming, dramatic, or regrettable, there’s something for every reader to relate to. Quotes, facts, advice, and artwork round out the collection.
It includes contributions from Deb Caletti, Cecil Castellucci, Lauren Myracle, David Levithan, Scott Westerfeld, Donna Jo Napoli, Sarah Mlynowski, and more!
Micol Ostow's short story is entitled "First Last Kiss."
Released December 2007
