Did that time in your own life influence this story?Ī. A huge congratulations on your MG debut! Your protagonist Dalia is thirteen, which is such a weird, wild, sometimes(?) wonderful age. Watch for her YA debut, How To Excavate A Heart launching from HarperTeen in 2022. You can find out more about Jake on her website, Twitter, and YouTube channel. Jake Maia Arlow is a writer, podcast producer (listen to her work on shows like NPR's Invisibilia), bagel connoisseur, and co-writer of a musical about a gay demon competing in a reality TV show. Almost Flying launched on June 8th, 2021 with Dial Books and is widely available to order. What should be a smooth week takes a turn when Dalia realizes she might have more-than-friend feelings for Rani. Luckily, Alexa agrees to take Dalia and Rani, a new girl from Dalia's swim team, on an amusement park road trip. But when Dalia's dad announces he is engaged and expects Dalia to bond with her soon-to-be stepsister, Alexa, Dalia thinks her summer plans are shot. The novel follows thirteen-year-old Dalia, who has planned the perfect summer: finally ride a rollercoaster and make a new best friend. Am I describing riding a rollercoaster or having a crush in middle school? These two thrill rides collide in Jake Maia Arlow's MG debut Almost Flying. Sweaty palms, shaking limbs, and the distinct possibility of puking.
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