Tearing Myself Together

Name: Tearing Myself Together
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ISBN: 9781760526764

Anna Whateley

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A&U Children
28 April 2026

General fiction (Children's&YA); Young Adult

It's Year Twelve exam time, and Hilzy has a lot on her plate. She's just lost her job, she and her sister Max are struggling to make ends meet, and her childhood best friend Imogen recently dobbed them in to child services. The friendship is over.

There's a new spark of joy when Hilzy grows closer to Dawn, the hippy girl who's had a crush on her for ages. But when Hilzy ends up in hospital with a busted knee, it's only Imogen who understands what it's really like living with an invisible disability. Things are falling apart, but maybe it's not all on Hilzy to put them back together again.

A smart, funny and profound exploration of the messiness of love, friendship and bodies from the author of Peta Lyre's Rating Normal.

'Gripping, emotionally resonant, and really, really beautiful.' - Kay Kerr, author of Please Don't Hug Me

'... deeply moving and life-affirming.' - Books & Publishing

Perfect for:

- Readers seeking authentic, contemporary teen experiences

- Lovers of coming-of-age and found-family stories

- Empathetic depiction of disability and neurodivergence

By: Anna Whateley
Imprint: A&U Children
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm,
Weight: 224g
ISBN: 9781760526764
ISBN 10: 1760526762
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 28 April 2026
Recommended Age: From 13 to 18 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Anna lives in Meanjin on Turrbul and Yuggera land. She has always worked in literature and education and holds a PhD in young adult fiction. As an author, Anna writes young adult fiction and has contributed to multiple anthologies on disability and autism.

Reviews for Tearing Myself Together

'A celebration of those who do not always have their stories told, shining a light on neurodivergent and chronically ill young people. I found it gripping, emotionally resonant, and really, really beautiful.' Kay Kerr, author of Please Don't Hug Me