About the author(s)

Lisa Graff is the author of many books for young readers, including A Tangle of Knots, which was long-listed for the National Book Award, and The Thing About Georgie, which was named to nine state reading lists, as well as the picture books It Is Not Time for Sleeping and Mr. Walker Steps Out. Lisa grew up in California, and now lives in Pennsylvania with her family. Visit her at lisagraff.com.

Reviews

“Umbrella Summer is a radiant book.” - —Kirby Larson, author of Newberry Honor book Hattie Big Sky

“Graff has created a lively, quirky individual who tells her story with frankness and humor.” - School Library Journal

“With the same deftness she demonstrated in THE THING ABOUT GEORGIE, Graff immediately engages the reader.” - Horn Book Magazine

“An appealing and moving choice for readers seeking a dose of feel-good reality fiction.” - Kirkus Reviews

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