Book Series by L. B. Tillit
“. . . Tillit deftly weaves a story of hope into an account of typical high school challenges . . . Overall, the story is engaging without being preachy, which will appeal to many YA readers . . . A thoughtful tale of finding hope amid life’s trials.”
-Kirkus Reviews
He Was in a Gang at 12.
Now He Can’t Put Your Book Down.
“I wanted to share our story with you… We have a 12 yr old foster son… We also have his younger brother. Our 12 yr old was in a gang, was a drug dealer, did drugs, was beaten/abused, etc: His teacher recently recommended your book to him. He just started today and said he can’t put it down! He is already half way done. It’s refreshing to read things like this because as unbelievable as it is, there are kids living it as a reality every single day. He is a new fan for sure!! Thank you!!”
Amy — Foster Parent, SC
Intense
“Me and one of my best friends read your book and we loved it!! It was so intense. Like WOW.”
Ana & Bianca — Students
“The author’s series aims to present a mosaic of teenage perspectives as students grapple with the gritty challenges of life at Hancock High, tackling weighty societal issues like poverty, prejudice, abuse, harassment, and racial tensions…”
-Kirkus Reviews
I Have a Learning Disability… But I Finished Your Book
“I’m a 19 year old… Your book is the first and only book I’ve ever read… I have a learning disability that makes it hard for me to do things. Like read or staying focused or to even do things like math and spell stuff like that and your book is the only one that ever caught my attention.”
Riley — Student
A Story That Honors the Real Struggles of Chinese American Teens
“I appreciate the rich research you have done to bring the characters to life and remain authentic to their voices. I can see the impact it will make for teenagers who relate to Emma’s journey of navigating anger, identity, and relationships by speaking up for herself and learning to trust people that care about her. I also gained a better understanding of the struggle establishing self-affirming images of being Chinese American among the expectations and stereotypes.”
X.M. — Multilingual Program Specialist & Mandarin Teacher, South Carolina
“Tillit manages to cover a surprising amount of ground in this slim tome… issue-driven story that ably grapples with the harsh realities of adolescence.”
-Kirkus Reviews
I’m Not a Reader—But This Book Hooked Me
As a person who isn’t fond of reading, this book was so good. I related to Ozzie lot in the sense of him holding down his emotions/telling people how he really felt… The book itself is an easy read and as a person who isn’t fond of reading the chapters were short enough that I didn’t fell like I was missing out…”
Victor — Jersey City, New Jersey
This Book is Not Just a Story; It is a Mirror
“As someone who has lived through the struggles of homelessness and now serves as the Executive Director of a homeless shelter, I found Lilly to be an unflinchingly honest and deeply moving portrayal of life on the margins . . . This book is not just a story; it is a mirror. It reflects back the experiences of so many individuals whose voices are rarely amplified. . . For anyone who wants to truly grasp what homelessness feels like—not as a statistic, but as a lived experience—Lilly is a must-read.”
Emily L. — Executive Director of a Homeless Shelter, NC
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