Glitter Gets Everywhere by Yvette Clark
Published by HarperCollins on May 4, 2021
ISBN: 0063034484
Pages: 320
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Kitty’s mother died on an “inappropriately sunny Tuesday.” Life hasn’t been the same since, and she’s struggling to find her way without her mom. What she doesn’t expect is that she, her dad, and her sister will move from their cozy and familiar corner of London all the way to the hustle and bustle of New York City. Kitty’s trying to fit in to this new city and school, and she’s also struggling with grief and anger over her mother’s death. Along the way, she makes an unexpected friend, and together they discover who they are inside. This is a sweet coming of age story that tackles the many facets of grief. Kitty has so many emotions and she’s never shamed for any of them. They’re real, they’re raw. She has a couple therapists throughout the book, and it’s refreshing to see a positive (and sometimes humorous) representation of therapy.

This book is a bit hard to read at the beginning as Kitty is really struggling. As she settles into her new life and city, she still struggles, she just has worked out coping strategies and support systems to help her move through her different emotions. Recommended for readers 4th grade and up.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME