"Buoyed by humor, enriched by a colorful supporting cast, and strung through with a charming (and charmingly awkward) romantic subplot, Jamie and Maya's story, their miscommunications, and their true connection will win hearts and inspire action." - Booklist (starred review)
“Albertalli and Saeed unfold a story told in alternating chapters that weaves together timely, relevant, and engaging themes. With topical references to state and national issues . . . this is a warm, beautiful story about relationships’ beginnings, endings, and transitions; and the transformative power of local activism.” - School Library Journal (starred review)
"Heartfelt and real on both political and personal fronts, this politically embedded romance tempers realistic anxieties and disappointments with hope." - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
PRAISE FOR LEAH ON THE OFFBEAT: “Leah on the Offbeat delivers all the charm of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and continues to tell a hopeful story about friendship and love.” - Hypable
PRAISE FOR LEAH ON THE OFFBEAT: “Albertalli’s latest release continues her penchant for sensitive, insightful writing that gets right to the heart of identity and growth, capturing it all with heartfelt, hilarious emotional clarity. Her characters are so undeniably real, going through the transitions of figuring out just who exactly you are in ways that feel instantly relatable.” - Bustle
PRAISE FOR LEAH ON THE OFFBEAT: “Leah on the Offbeat is funny, authentic, and totally in step with contemporary sensibilities, both serious and silly.” - BookPage
PRAISE FOR WHAT IF IT’S US: “Fan-favorites Albertalli (Leah on the Offbeat,2018, etc.) and Silvera (They Both Die at the End, 2017, etc.) join forces in this tale of a New York City summer romance. This joyful romance is both sweet and substantial.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
PRAISE FOR WHAT IF IT’S US: ”A charming, sweet-natured love story between two very different boys.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
PRAISE FOR WHAT IF IT’S US: “Albertalli and Silvera balance cynicism and starry-eyed optimism to paint an honest, compelling picture of adolescent romance. Part feel-good, part star-crossed, this seamless blend of the authors’ styles will appeal to fans old and new alike.” - School Library Journal (starred review)
PRAISE FOR LEAH ON THE OFFBEAT: “Albertalli has a fantastic ear for voice, and it’s beautifully on display in Leah’s funny, wry, and vulnerable first-person narrative. Everything Albertalli already did so well in Simon she’s improved upon here, and fans of the first book will be utterly smitten with Leah.” - ALA Booklist (starred review)
PRAISE FOR LEAH ON THE OFFBEAT: “With complex characters, authentic dialogue, and messy but- beautiful friendships, this sequel is more than capable of standing on its own. A subversive take on the coming-of-age romance that will leave readers feeling like witnesses to a very special moment in Leah’s life and filled with gratitude for sharing it.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)