Books
I Want You to Know
Written from the perspective of Moji with 48 full-color illustrations by Bethany McKinney. Grade level: High School*
This world doesn't always make sense. It can be cruel and unusual, like it has been for this mushroom. Join her as she writes letters to her loved ones - her mother, an elf, and a fox. What's unusual about writing letters? Someone following close behind this mushroom makes it very difficult. Letters of gratitude turn into guilty pleas.
Two girls fight to be right; two voices battling to be heard. One mushroom fighting to live, and a girl born from pain. Maybe there's nothing to win, but everything to lose. If only they could embrace the change of seeing eye to eye, or maybe shadows overcrowd the light. As we follow this strange creature on her journey to self love and healing her inner child, she hopes to help you, too. Will healing take place or will the adversary prevail? Are you willing to find out?
*The book discusses difficult topics such as bullying, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, abuse. Beta readers concluded the book is too emotionally advanced for middle school and would be better for high school ages on up.
The Difference
(Left side) With softer colors and a more simplistic book cover, the Amazon book has beautiful visuals with a simpler exterior design and more affordable price. "Not for resale" is from the author's copy only.
(Right side) With custom designs on the spine and back cover, and more saturated colors, the Lulu book has the same great interior design as the Amazon one, with an upgraded exterior look and price.
