Mirror to Mirror

Rajani LaRocca

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Quill Tree Books
26 September 2024

Rajani LaRocca, recipient of a Newbery Honor and Walter Award for Red, White, and Whole, is back with an evocative novel in verse about identical twin sisters who do everything together—until external pressures threaten to break them apart.

Maya is the pragmatic twin, but her secret anxiety threatens to overwhelm her.

Chaya is the outgoing twin. When she sees her beloved sister suffering, she wants to tell their parents—which makes Maya feel completely betrayed. With Maya shutting her out, Chaya makes a dramatic change to give her twin the space she seems to need. But that’s the last thing Maya wants, and the girls just drift further apart.

The once-close sisters can’t seem to find their rhythm, so they make a bet: they’ll switch places at their summer camp, and whoever can keep the ruse going longer will get to decide where they both attend high school—the source of frequent arguments. But stepping into each other’s shoes comes with its own difficulties, and the girls don’t know how they’re going to make it.

This emotional, lyrical story will speak to fans of Ali Benjamin, Padma Venkatraman, and Jasmine Warga.

By: Rajani LaRocca
Imprint: Quill Tree Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 194mm, Width: 130mm,
Weight: 229g
ISBN: 9780063047518
ISBN 10: 0063047519
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 26 September 2024
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rajani LaRocca's debut middle grade novel, MIDSUMMER'S MAYHEM (little bee books), was a Kirkus Best Book of 2019, an Indies Introduce Selection, and an Indie Next Pick. She has forthcoming picture books with Candlewick, Abrams, and Lee & Low. Rajani was born in India, immigrated to the U.S. when she was a baby, and grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, she practices medicine and lives outside Boston with her family. Visit her at www.rajanilarocca.com.

Reviews for Mirror to Mirror

"""A searing and poignant exploration of sisterhood, and all of its complexities. Maya and Chaya's story will help young readers wrestling with anxiety feel less alone, and help crack open many important conversations."" -- Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor-winning author of Other Words for Home ""A thoughtful and deeply moving story in verse."" -- Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author ""A sensitive portrayal of sisters and music told in lyrical free verse that sings with hope."" -- Margarita Engle, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Surrender Tree and Young People's Poet Laureate Emeritus ""Deserves a place on every middle grade shelf."" -- School Library Journal ""This nuanced novel explores complex aspects of family and sibling dynamics and will give readers much to ponder."" -- Horn Book Magazine"