Together, Apart

Name: Together, Apart
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780593375297
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By Auriane Desombre and Erin A. Craig

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Summary

Together, Apart by Auriane Desombre and Erin A. Craig is a delightful collection featuring heartwarming stories centred around the theme of connection during challenging times. Set against the backdrop of a world in flux, the book explores how young people navigate the complexities of relationships when distance becomes an obstacle. With a focus on both friendship and romance, these tales highlight the strength and resilience found in love and companionship.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Description

Together, Apart is a collection of original contemporary love stories set during life in lockdown by some of today's most popular YA authors. It's the perfect romantic read to spice up your Valentine's Day in quarantine!

Erin Craig "delivers" on a story about a cute pizza delivery boy, Auriane Desombre captures a girl trying to impress her crush on TikTok, and Bill Konigsberg takes readers along on daily walks where every step brings two boys closer to love.

There's roommates-to-enemies-to-something-more from Rachael Lippincott, a tale of a girl with a mask-making business and her potentially famous crush from Erin Hahn, and a music-inspired meet-cute from Sajni Patel. Brittney Morris sparks a connection with the help of two balcony herb gardens, Jennifer Yen writes an unconventional romance that starts with a fortune reading and a take-out order, and Natasha Preston steals hearts when a girl meets up with the boy next door in a storybook oak tree.

Romantic, realistic, sweet, and uplifting, Together, Apart is a collection of finding love in unexpected places during an unprecedented time, each with the one thing we all want—a guaranteed happy ending.

In support of the book's publication, a donation will be made to Active Minds, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to mental health education, research, and advocacy for young adults aged 14-25.

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Together, Apart is praised for its delightful exploration of the teenage experience during the pandemic. Reviewers highlight its charmingly cute scenarios, accurate portrayal of adolescent emotions, and the sweet beginnings of romantic connections, making it a comforting read amid challenging times.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593375297

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Delacorte Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 272

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Auriane Desombre Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Erin A. Craig Penguin Books

About the Author

CONTRIBUTORS INCLUDE- Erin A. Craig, New York Times best-selling author of House of Salt and Sorrows; Auriane Desombre, author of I Think I Love You; Erin Hahn, author of You'd Be Mine; Bill Konigsberg, Stonewall Book Award and Lambda Literary award-winning author of six books for teens, including The Music of What Happens; Rachael Lippincott, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Five Feet Apart; Brittney Morris, author of Slay; Sajni Patel, author of The Trouble with Hating You; Natasha Preston, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Cellar and The Twin; and Jennifer Yen, author of A Taste for Love.

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