Synopsis
Once dubbed the Queen of Balance as her school’s top rock climber, Kirby Tan suffers an injury that sidelines her for the rest of the season. Now she’s forced to join the newspaper club for some desperately needed extra credit. Worse, she’s recruited by crystal-wearing, tarot-reading Bex Santos for her astrology-based love advice column. As Kirby reluctantly agrees to orchestrate “matches made in heaven” with Bex, she begins to wonder if their own stars could be aligned. But loving who she wants isn’t so easy when her family and church community are on the line. Can Kirby pull off her greatest balancing act yet?
From: HarperCollins
Notes on This Title
The main character of this title is a queer teen girl of Chinese descent.
Awards
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Reviews
“A refreshingly raw and vulnerable exploration of grief and hope.” (Source: Kirkus Reviews)
“This exploration on identity, religion, and relationships highlights the courage it takes to leap, especially when it means being willing to fall.” (Source: School Library Journal)
Interviews
The Nerd Daily: “Q&A: Laura Gao, Creator of ‘Kirby’s Lessons for Falling (In Love)’“