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Jerry Spinelli
Jerry Spinelli is the author of the beloved young adult novel Stargirl. He's known for his honest and relatable stories about growing up.
Stargirl
At Mica Area High, the unspoken rule is to blend in. But when the free-spirited Stargirl arrives, she turns the school upside down with her ukulele and unique style. Leo Borlock finds himself drawn to her, even as the fickle nature of popularity threatens to crush her spirit. This is a story about embracing individuality and the powerful, sometimes painful, experience of first love.