Candidly Cline (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780063059993)

A must-read for fans of Julie Murphy and Ashley Herring Blake, this queer coming-of-age story from critically acclaimed author Kathryn Ormsbee sings with heart, warmth, and hope. An ALA Rainbow Book List selection!

Born in Paris, Kentucky, and raised on her gram's favorite country music, Cline Alden is a girl with big dreams and a heart full of song. When she finds out about a young musicians' workshop a few towns over, Cline sweet-talks, saves, and maybe fibs her way into her first step toward musical stardom.

But her big dreams never prepared her for the butterflies she feels surrounded by so many other talented kids--especially Sylvie, who gives Cline the type of butterflies she's only ever heard about in love songs.

As she learns to make music of her own, Cline begins to realize how much of herself she's been holding back. But now, there's a new song taking shape in her heart--if only she can find her voice and sing it.

"Empowering, affirming, and sweet as all get-out." --Lisa Jenn Bigelow, author of Drum Roll, Please

Author: Kathryn Ormsbee
ISBN-10: 0063059991
ISBN-13: 9780063059993
Publisher: HarperCollins
Language: English
Published: 11/09/2021
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 1.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 11
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 515209 / Candidly Cline


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/27/2021
Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2021
Booklist 10/15/2021 pg. 48
School Library Journal 11/01/2021 pg. 71
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2022 pg. 118
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2022 - Superior,Well Above Average