From National Book Award–winning author Kathryn Erskine comes a heartfelt, poignant novel that tackles grief, change, and the struggle to let your voice be heard.
And she’ll use the tools her dad gave her to not only keep her final Promise but bring her whole school together.
Following Lily’s journey and the snarky, insightful, and humorous commentary from Libro, the actual book, who guides readers through this thoughtful tale, makes Lily’s Promise a strong title for social emotional learning..
Despite the anxiety she feels, Lily knows she needs to stand up for herself and others.
Their kindness gives Lily hope that life without Dad might just be bearable.
But when Lily and her friends are bullied by Ryan and his mean clique, she quickly discovers the true meaning of friendship and speaking out.
Fortunately, she meets curling-obsessed Hobart and quiet Dunya at the beginning of sixth grade.
It’ll be even harder now that Lily must attend public school for the first time.
But speaking up one time, let alone five, is easier said than done.
Perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Erin Entrada Kelly, and Ali Benjamin.
Shy, eleven-year-old Lily made her dad an important Promise before he passed away—that she would “Strive for Five” and speak her mind at least five times.
From National Book Award–winning author Kathryn Erskine comes a heartfelt, poignant novel that tackles grief, change, and the struggle to let your voice be heard
