Ann Napolitano is the author of the novels A Good Hard Look and Within Arm's Reach. She is also the Assistant Editor of One Story literary magazine. She received an MFA from New York University; she has taught fiction writing for Brooklyn College's MFA program, New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies and for Gotham Writers' Workshop. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children.
Stunning, life-affirming * Vogue * Dear Edward made me think, nod in recognition, care about its characters, and cry, and you can't ask more of a novel than that -- Emma Donoghue Wonderful... a beautifully written coming-of-age story -- Nina Stibbe Gripping... a captivating novel about loss, love and growing up -- Rosamund Lupton A very moving and emotional read -- Anne Tyler That rare book that breaks your heart and stitches it back together . . . Don't miss this one -- Jodi Picoult Outstanding, beautifully written, a compulsive read -- John Boyne A powerful book about living a meaningful life during the most difficult of times * New York Times *