ON AIR WITH ZOE WASHINGTON
An empowering and big-hearted sequel to the bestselling and critically acclaimed From the Desk of Zoe Washington
An instant New York Times Bestseller!
An instant New York Times Bestseller!
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The below description contains spoilers for From the Desk of Zoe Washington. Two years ago, Zoe Washington helped clear Marcus’ name for a crime he didn’t commit. Now her birth father has finally been released from prison and to an outpouring of community support, so everything should be perfect. When Marcus reveals his dream of opening his own restaurant, Zoe becomes determined to help him achieve it—with her as his pastry chef of course. However, starting a new place is much more difficult than it looks, and Marcus is having a harder time re-entering society than anyone expected. Set on finding a solution, Zoe starts a podcast to bring light to the exonerees’ experiences and fundraise for their restaurant. After all, Zoe knows full well the power of using her voice. But with waning public interest in their story, will anyone still be listening? |
HONORS
- Instant New York Times bestseller
- Indie bestseller
- Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
- Nerdy Book Award Winner
- 2024 Children's Book Council Librarian Favorites Awards
State Honors:
- Iowa: 2024-25 Children's Choice Award nominee
PRAISE
"A thoughtful sequel that revisits an admirable protagonist and accessibly explores challenging subjects." - Kirkus
"A delightful and inspiring read." - School Library Journal
"This is a novel of family and a timely discussion of justice issues, also interwoven with middle-school-friendship changes, a ton of sweet baking, and a lovely podcast element that will get readers excited about sharing their own passions with the world. Marks captures the exuberance and energy of early teens in her prose and delicately balances Zoe as a likable protagonist—one with room to broaden her horizons." - Booklist
"A delightful and inspiring read." - School Library Journal
"This is a novel of family and a timely discussion of justice issues, also interwoven with middle-school-friendship changes, a ton of sweet baking, and a lovely podcast element that will get readers excited about sharing their own passions with the world. Marks captures the exuberance and energy of early teens in her prose and delicately balances Zoe as a likable protagonist—one with room to broaden her horizons." - Booklist
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