Here it is! The Sidekicks has its US cover. My friends at Barnes & Noble invited me to pop by their Teen Blog to reveal it, and chat a little about the real-life inspiration behind the novel.
When someone dies, it carves a line through your life. Everything before it becomes the past, and everything after is never the same.
My best friend died in the summer between my sophomore and junior years.
The Sidekicks hardcover edition is now available for pre-order.
In other news, The Sidekicks has been longlisted for the Gold Inky! It joins Shivaun Plozza’s Frankie, Zana Fraillon’s The Bone Sparrow, Sarah Ayoub’s The Yearbook Committee, Alice Pung’s My First Lesson, Randa Abel-Fattah’s When Michael Met Mina, Justine Larbalestier’s My Sister Rosa, Jay Kristoff’s Nevernight, Cath Crowley’s Words in Deep Blue, and Claire Zorn’s One Would Think the Deep.
The Centre For Youth Literature is currently looking for teen judges to decide the shortlist. It’s a wonderful opportunity, especially if you love reading and discussing books. They’re looking for applicants Australia-wide, aged 12 to 18. Applications close 9am AEST Wednesday 22 March.
Hi Will, I’m a big fan of The First Third and The Sidekicks. I was wondering if you have ever been asked about the possibility of having your novels adapted for film or television. Have you been approached by anyone?
-Luke V.