View beth kepharts profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Beth kephart on why living a small life is big huffpost. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. It reads practically like a verse novel, for its lines are so very poetic, but at its heart, it is a story that cannot be explained but one that can only be felt. Beth kephart partner juncture writing workshops linkedin. Dangerous neighbors takes place in her beloved philadelphia and draws us into the 1876 centennial exposition.
Dreamlike is one word for beth kepharts latest novel, small damages, in which an american teenager is exiled to spain after she gets. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover beths. Beth kephart is one of those enviable people whose talent seems limitless. This is the story of you by beth kephart book thoughts. Beth kephart has written many books for teen readers including one thing stolen, going over and small damages. Beth kephart is the author of twentytwo books, publishing memoir, young adult literature, a corporate fairytale, an autobiography of a river, and an essay and photography collection. Going over by beth kephart overdrive rakuten overdrive. Small damages by beth kephart takes place in spain, where 18yearold kenzie lives amongst the survivors of the spanish civil war. Beth kephart is the awardwinning, multigenre author of 19 published books. Kephart has written and published over ten books and has. The young adult novel is set in florence, italy, and on the campus of the university of pennsylvania, where kephart is an adjunct professor who teaches memoir. Beth kephart eighteenyearold kenzie of philadelphia, pregnant by yalebound kevin, is bitter when her mother sends her to spain to deliver and give her baby away, but discovers a makeshift family with the. Author interview beth kephart, author of small damages.
Beth kephart s first memoir was a national book award finalist and was named best book of the year 1998 by several publications. The main characters of this young adult, contemporary story are kenzie spitzer. Her writing is particularly appealing to teenage girls as she has a knack for seeing the world through their eyes and showing a great deal of. Small damages is absolutely amazing from the setting, to the mc, to her decisions and all of the side things that force her along throughout this generous plot. Recently, she added to her repertoire, authoring a picture book for younger children. Young adult realistic fiction book list edina public schools. Beth kephart is an american author of nonfiction, poetry and young adult fiction for adults and teens. Its senior year, and while kenzie should be looking forward to prom. Review of small damages by beth kephart, plus backstory and other interesting facts about the book. No, the real draw of small damages is the story it tells of kenzie, and how she spends the summer after. Kepharts stories are full of secrets and hurts, of small.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 412 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Beth kephart is no stranger to the writing processshes authored over 20 books for older children and young adults throughout her career. On the writing of memoir by beth kephart is one of these and a fine addition to any aspiring memoirists reference library. Kephart has written and published over ten books and has received several grants and. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 304 pages and is available in hardcover format. Beth kephart structures small damages in an incredibly realistic manner. Perhaps, though, small damages by beth kephart is heavier on the drama parts than on the travel parts, although the fact that this book is set in spainone of my favorite placessets a great tone and provides a really incredible atmosphere.
She was a national book award finalist for her book a slant of the sun. Dreamlike is one word for beth kepharts latest novel small damageskenzies percolating story emerges through kepharts lilting prose in the same hazy. The devon resident wrote trinis big leap penny candy books, 44. Dreamlike is one word for beth kepharts latest novel small damages kenzies percolating story emerges through kepharts lilting prose in the same hazy. Small damages is a quiet tale, filled with a languid prose that not many readers will enjoy. Beth kephart is the awardwinning author of books for both adults and young readers, including you are my only, small damages, handling the truth, and one thing stolen. Im the awardwinning writer of more than twodozen books in multiple genresmemoir, middle grade and young adult fiction, picture bo. Its senior year, and while kenzie should be looking forward to prom and starting college in the fall, she is mourning the loss of her father. Beth kephart, the awardwinning author of more than twodozen books of fiction and nonfiction, has chaired national literature juries.
None of the above is a sensitive, beautifully written story, told with heart break and. By the time youve turned the final page its like saying goodbye to your best friend. Beth kephart is the awardwinning author of books for both adults and young readers, including you are my only, small damages, and handling the truth. In terms of drama and adventure, you cant get much better than that. Author beth kephart has a long and intimate acquaintance with the jersey shore. Pdf small damages book by beth kephart free download. Een wereld van verschil utrecht university repository universiteit. The main characters of this mystery, fiction story are patrick kenzie. She finds solace in the one person she trusts, her boyfriend. Readers will be pleasantly surprised by the twist at the end of the novel, one that completes kenzies transformation from a girl who found herself unexpectedly pregnant to a young woman in control of her destiny.
But how she faces a challenge will be a lesson to all her readers. Kephart has cemented herself as one of my most favorite writers in the universe. Free download or read online small damages pdf epub book. Dreamlike is one word for beth kepharts latest novel, small damages, in which an american teenager is exiled to spain after she gets pregnant. In biology it can also mean the regrowth of lost parts.
That would be like telling an overeager high school student the secret to. I was excited to read the book, but by the time i was a few chapters into it, i felt something much more electric than excitement. I hear andrea cremerher careful and credible world building, her necessary specificity, her otherworldly imagination. Beth kephart, author of small damages, going over, and this is the story of you when you start reading a dana reinhardt book, its like discovering a new friend. Trini is a fearless gymnast and a kid with a cando attitude. Download or read small damages 2012 in pdf, epub formats. Beth kepharts this is the story of you, interview and giveaway the don and i are huge beth kephart fans, and when chronicle books invited us to be part of the blog tour for beths latest ya novel, we jumped at the chance. Beth kephart is the awardwinning author of 21 booksincluding six memoirsand the 20152016 recipient of the beltran family award for innovative teaching and mentoring at the university of pennsylvanias kelly writers house. Then small damages, where a young girl finds herself, both geographically and. Small damages is well written, with interesting characters and an exotic setting. September 3, 2019 karen rile does amazing work always at cleaver magazine. Set preferences and get ageappropriate recommendations with common sense media plus.
Beth kephart is the awardwinning author of fourteen books, most recently small damages, named to many bestofyear lists. Small damages and regeneration regeneration can mean the process of renewal, rebirth. Beth kephart is the awardwinning author of books for both adults and young readers. The first edition of the novel was published in july 19th 2012, and was written by beth kephart. Admittedly, i didnt expect to enjoy small damages as much as i.
Her subsequent four memoirs earned her additional acclaim and standing among memoir readers. Download read small damages 2012 by beth kephart in. Beth kephart is the awardwinning author of nearly thirty books. Eighteenyearold kenzie of philadelphia, pregnant by yalebound kevin, is bitter when her mother sends her to spain to deliver and give her baby away, but discovers a makeshift family with the rancher who takes her in, his cook, and the young man they have raised together. Small damages by beth kephart, 9780142426418, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Its a potent combination in a story about a manhattan boy whom no one in the world can see. Discover book depositorys huge selection of beth kephart books online. Pietrzyk is the author of silver girl, a new novel set in 1980s chicago during the time of the tylenol murders. Her first book, the memoir a slant of sun, was a finalist for the national book award.
The first edition of the novel was published in july 22nd 1998, and was written by dennis lehane. The threat of two escaped convicts and a missing friend lead lizzie on a harrowing journey through the wilds of the adirondacks in this stunning novel from national book award finalist beth kephart. Beth kephart, awardwinning author of going over and small damages. Her 2016 youngadult novel this is the story of you responds to the devastation caused there by superstorm sandy in the autumn of 2012. Kenzies controlled scattering of thoughts and emotions are perfectly illustrated, while kenzie herself is rendered in a quiet prose that speaks volumeslike a flame that starts out burning bright and then slowly begins to fade until it looks as if it will extinguish. Beth kephart interviews leslie pietrzyk about her new novel, silver girl. She lives in devon, pennsylvania, and she teaches creative nonfiction at the university.
Small damages book by beth kephart 2 available editions. Admittedly, i didnt expect to enjoy small damages as much as i did. From there we move to the heart is not a size and an impoverished town in juarez, mexico. Here the child at the center of the heartbreak is thirdborn ben, born with damage to his twentyfirst. Kephart has written and published over ten books and has received several grants and awards for her writing. Her most recent novel, wild blues, was named an ala youth editors choice. Beth kepharts young adult books are certainly not defined geographically. The small island of haven sits just off the new jersey coast. She is a prolific writerof ya novels, memoirs and nonfiction. Small damages has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Reading is deciding to believe in small and nonexistent rooms and move things around in them for a. A fiveday workshop that will change the way you see and tell the story of your life, presented by beth kephart, a nationally renowned memoirist and teacher.
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