Description: Praise for The Visitors : " Beautiful, bracing, heartbreaking, and uplifting in equal measure. Not to mention deliciously creepy. Just wow." -- Roshani Chokshi , New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves and Aru Shah and The End of Time "Howard''s intriguing novel . . . is smoothly written , the characters are appealing , and some surprises keep the plot percolating. A ghost story of substance ." -- Booklist "Howard''s fourth novel is ambitious in form and quite successful in that regard; the perspective shifts between the first-person ghost in the present day and a third-person story about a White boy named Will Perkins, bullied for his same-sex attraction by his father, former best friend, and other classmates. There''s a bit of mystery about who the narrator is as well as an interesting --and heartbreaking --twist. . . An atmospheric reckoning with the past and present, heavy but rewarding ." -- Kirkus Reviews "Greg Howard''s latest book, The Visitors , truly has something for every reader: a haunting ghost story , a decades old mystery , a bit of history , and characters--both living and dead--you root for. An important page-turner ! " -- Bobbie Pyron , author of Stay and A Pup Called Trouble Praise for The Whispers : A 2022 Garden State Book Award Nominee A 2020 Edgar Award Nominee A 2020 Wisconsin State Just One More Page List Pick "This taut, moving tale delves beyond loss into issues of sexuality, conformity and self-acceptance... a masterful exploration into the power of storytelling but also its dangers, including self-denial and escapism." -- The New York Times Book Review " With sensitivity and skill , Howard handles themes of sexual identity, self-worth, loss and friendship." -- The Washington Post "Howard''s personal story helps create a fictional narrative both realistic and relevant , while also calling on the fantastical magic of the imagination.... A tale of family, friendship and loss, filled with magic and heart ." -- Associated Press " A dreamy novel recalling Bridge to Terabithia." --Entertainment Weekly " A heartbreaking, beguiling debut ... This poignant journey through the badlands of grief is crammed with tenderness, wit and warmth." --The Guardian "This is a story of a boy coming to grips with heartbreak and trying to understand why he is the way he is, who must learn to discern what is real, and who discovers redemption ." -- School Library Connection , starred review Praise for Middle School''s A Drag, You Better Werk!: " What a fun book! I love the book''s message of being yourself and accepting others. You better werk! I definitely recommend this book to all kids and teens, but especially drag kids." --Desmond Is Amazing "This fun, funny, and heartfelt novel will leave you feeling hopeful and triumphant!" --Donna Gephart, award-winning author of Lily and Dunkin , In Your Shoes , and The Paris Project "A funny, fabulous, and ultimately life-affirming story that will uplift and entertain young readers from many different backgrounds. So, should you check this one out? Mikey says, yas queen!" -- Booklist " Lovely . . . Shows that when people give proper due to each other, they learn and celebrate together, and maybe even heal." -- Lambda Literary " A heartwarming story perfect for fans of Tim Federle''s Better Nate Than Ever ." -- School Library Journal

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