Jasmine Warga
Jasmine Warga is an acclaimed American author known for her poignant and thought-provoking novels for young adults. Her debut novel, "My Heart and Other Black Holes," received critical acclaim for its sensitive treatment of mental health issues. A former science teacher, Warga brings a unique perspective to her writing, often exploring themes of identity, loss, and hope. She is a graduate of Northwestern University and resides in Ohio with her family.
Book summaries for books written by Jasmine Warga
Quotes
I think of the word home, and I think of the word comfort, and I think of the word safe.
Sometimes words are like water. Some float on the top, while others sink right to the bottom.
I am learning to love the sound of my feet walking away from things not meant for me.
I don’t know why, but it’s easier for me to be brave for other people than it is for myself.
I am learning to be proud of who I am, even when everyone tells me I shouldn’t be.
Home doesn’t have to be a place. Home can be a person.
The best stories always begin with a journey.
Sometimes the things that scare you are the most worth doing.
I don’t want to fit in. I want to be me.
Change is hard, but it’s the only constant in life.
The heart is a muscle. It will only grow stronger with time.
I don’t want to be the girl who only knows how to say goodbye.