
At a glance
- Published
- 2020
- Publisher
- Nancy Paulsen Books
- Subgenre
- Contemporary
- Words
- 18,395
- Section
- Middle Grade
Before the Ever After
Twelve-year-old ZJ idolizes his father, a celebrated pro football player. When his dad starts suffering headaches, memory loss and mood swings from years of hits on the field, ZJ struggles to understand what is happening to his family.
- NCTE Notable Verse Novel 2021
- Coretta Scott King Author Award 2021
- ALSC Notable Children's Book 2021
- YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults 2021
Themes
Mood
Feels sad, emotional, reflective.
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