Yes No Maybe So

Yes No Maybe So

A book about the power of love and resistance from New York Times bestselling authors  Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed. YES Jamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state senate candidate—as long as he’s behind the scenes. When it comes to speaking to strangers (or, let’s face it, speaking at all to almost anyone) Jamie’s a choke artist. There’s no way he’d ever knock on doors to ask people for their votes…until he meets Maya. NO Maya Rehman’s having the worst Ramadan ever. Her best friend is too busy to hang out, her summer trip is canceled, and now her parents are separating. Why her mother thinks the solution to her problems is political canvassing —with some awkward dude she hardly knows—is beyond her. MAYBE SO Going door to door isn’t exactly glamorous, but maybe it’s not the worst thing in the world. After all, the polls are getting closer—and so are Maya and Jamie. Mastering local activism is one thing. Navigating the cross-cultural crush of the century is another thing entirely. "Buoyed by humor, enriched by a colorful supporting cast, and strung through with a charming (and charmingly awkward) romantic subplot, Jamie and Maya's story, their miscommunications, and their true connection will win hearts and inspire action." - Booklist (starred review) “Albertalli and Saeed unfold a story told in alternating chapters that weaves together timely, relevant, and engaging themes. With topical references to state and national issues . . . this is a warm, beautiful story about relationships’ beginnings, endings, and transitions; and the transformative power of local activism.” - School Library Journal (starred review) "Heartfelt and real on both political and personal fronts, this politically embedded romance tempers realistic anxieties and disappointments with hope." - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books PRAISE FOR LEAH ON THE OFFBEAT: “ Leah on the Offbeat delivers all the charm of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and continues to tell a hopeful story about friendship and love.” - Hypable PRAISE FOR LEAH ON THE OFFBEAT: “Albertalli’s latest release continues her penchant for sensitive, insightful writing that gets right to the heart of identity and growth, capturing it all with heartfelt, hilarious emotional clarity. Her characters are so undeniably real, going through the transitions of figuring out just who exactly you are in ways that feel instantly relatable.” - Bustle PRAISE FOR LEAH ON THE OFFBEAT: “ Leah on the Offbeat is funny, authentic, and totally in step with contemporary sensibilities, both serious and silly.” - BookPage PRAISE FOR WHAT IF IT’S US: “Fan-favorites Albertalli (Leah on the Offbeat,2018, etc.) and Silvera (They Both Die at the End, 2017, etc.) join forces in this tale of a New York City summer romance. This joyful romance is both sweet and substantial.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) PRAISE FOR WHAT IF IT’S US: ”A charming, sweet-natured love story between two very different boys.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) PRAISE FOR WHAT IF IT’S US: “Albertalli and Silvera balance cynicism and starry-eyed optimism to paint an honest, compelling picture of adolescent romance. Part feel-good, part star-crossed, this seamless blend of the authors’ styles will appeal to fans old and new alike.” - School Library Journal (starred review) PRAISE FOR LEAH ON THE OFFBEAT: “Albertalli has a fantastic ear for voice, and it’s beautifully on display in Leah’s funny, wry, and vulnerable first-person narrative. Everything Albertalli already did so well in Simon she’s improved upon here, and fans of the first book will be utterly smitten with Leah.” - ALA Booklist (starred review) PRAISE FOR LEAH ON THE OFFBEAT: “With complex characters, authentic dialogue, and messy but- beautiful friendships, this sequel is more than capable of standing on its own. A subversive take on the coming-of-age romance that will leave readers feeling like witnesses to a very special moment in Leah’s life and filled with gratitude for sharing it.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) PRAISE FOR AISHA SAEED Amal Unbound A New York Times Bestseller “Saeed’s eloquent, suspenseful, eye-opening tale offers a window into the contemporary practice of indentured servitude and makes a compelling case for the power of girls’ education to transform systemic injustice.”— Publishers Weekly , starred review “Amal narrates, her passion for learning, love for her family, and despair at her circumstance evoked with sympathy and clarity, as is the setting. Inspired by Malala Yousafzai and countless unknown girls like her, Saeed’s timely and stirring middle-grade debut is a celebration of resistance and justice.”— Kirkus Reviews , starred review Written in the Stars “Movingly conveys the intense cultural pressure that motivates Naila’s parents and the heartbreaking betrayal Naila feels as she is deprived of her rights. Wrenching but hopeful story.” —Publishers Weekly “I couldn