Sonya Sones
Sonya Sones is an acclaimed American author known for her poignant novels in verse aimed at young adults. Her debut, "Stop Pretending: What Happened When My Big Sister Went Crazy," drew on personal experiences and received numerous accolades. Sones's work often explores themes of adolescence, mental health, and identity with sensitivity and insight. Her engaging storytelling and unique format have resonated with readers, earning her a distinctive place in contemporary YA literature.
Book summaries for books written by Sonya Sones
Quotes
I don't know why it is that I'm always the one who has to go to the shrink and Dad never does.
When I'm alone in my room, I feel completely and totally safe.
I'm not afraid of dying. I'm afraid of living without my mother.
I think I might be the only person on the planet who has a mother who died of a brain tumor.
I don't know which is worse, having a mother who's dead, or having one who's crazy.
Maybe the only way to really feel alive is to feel scared to death.
Sometimes I think everyone in the world is crazy except me.
I wish I had a sister. Someone I could talk to who understands about mothers and how it feels to lose one.
I'm not just your average fourteen-year-old. I'm also a novelist, a poet, and a songwriter.
I hate the way my body is turning into a woman's body. I liked it better when it was still a little girl's body.
I think I've figured out why God lets bad things happen to good people. It's because it makes a good story.
Sometimes I think my mother is still alive, living inside me.