No More Sad Goodbyes

by Marilyn Reynolds

Autumn still misses her mother, who died when she was five. But her father and grandmother are raising her with love, laughter, and common sense. She’s a top volleyball player and student. Then it all falls apart. A family tragedy strikes just as Autumn learns she is unhappily pregnant. Difficult choices confront her and she will have to find new support--and soon.

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ISBN 978-1-929777-10-5

Paperback
226 pages

Grades 8 and up

AR: 11.0 IL: UG BL: 4.8

 

Tags:
Abortion, Adoption, Grief, LGBT, Self-determination, Teen pregnancy/parenting

Excerpt:

I can’t go through with it.

“Come on, here’s to 18,” he says, clinking his bottle against mine and taking a sip. Under the stars, feeling the glow of champagne, when Jason leans over and kisses me, it seems right. And when we do exactly what he’s wanted to do, that seems right at the time too.

Reviews:VOYA wrote:

Packed with realistic situations with which many teens must cope, and Autumn’s difficult decision will inspire much discussion.

Booklist wrote:

An engaging, thought-provoking read, recommended for reluctant readers.

Kliatt wrote:

For all the sadness, Autumn and her baby's story is ultimately one of love and hope. It's a very positive presentation of adoption, especially open adoption. Good for Marilyn Reynolds for devoted attention to the concerns of teenage women.

Joan Kaywell wrote:

Reynolds has outdone herself in developing both an awesome character and a captivating story that will stay with readers long after the book ends. This is a must read for adolescent girls and adults interested in the foster care system, lesbian issues, and fundamentalist concerns.


About the Author

Marilyn Reynolds is the author of eleven books of realistic teen fiction: Telling, Shut Up, No More Sad Goodbyes, If You Loved Me, Love Rules, Baby Help, But What About Me?, Beyond Dreams, Too Soon for Jeff, Detour for Emmy, and Eddie's Choice, all part of the popular and award-winning True-to-Life Series from Hamilton High. Ms. Reynolds also co-wrote the Emmy-nominated script for the ABC Afterschool Special teleplay of Too Soon for Jeff.

In addition to books for teens, Ms. Reynolds is also the author of a book for educators, I Won’t Read and You Can’t Make Me: Reaching Reluctant Teen Readers; Over 70 and I Don’t Mean MPH,a collection of essays on the gifts and challenges of longevity; and 'Til Death or Dementia Do Us Part, a memoir chronicling her husband's descent into Frontal Temporal Dementia. Her newest book is Over 80: Reflections on Aging, a collection of essays.

Ms. Reynolds worked with reluctant learners and teens in crises at a southern California alternative high school for thirty years. She remains actively involved in education through author visits (Zoom or in-person) to middle and high school students ranging from struggling readers to highly motivated writers who are interested in developing work for possible publication. She offers staff development workshops for educators and is a frequent guest speaker for programs and organizations that serve teens, parents, teachers, and writers.

To request a visit, ask a question, or learn more about her work, visit http://www.marilynreynolds.com/



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