Finding Katie

The Diary of Anonymous, A Teenager in Foster Care

About the author(s)

Beatrice Sparks is a family and adolescent therapist who edited the diary that formed the basis for Go Ask Alice, and has since edited many diaries on topics such as gangs, AIDS, and teen pregnancy in the 1988 Annie's Baby. She lives in Provo, UT.

Reviews

Praise for Dr. Sparks’s previous books: “[This] extraordinary work for teenagers is a document of horrifying reality and literary quality.” - The New York Times (for Go Ask Alice)

“Heartbreaking. A sure-fire draw for teens and preteens. Buy multiple copies and prepare for the onslaught of requests.” - School Library Journal (for Annie's Baby)

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