A.S. King: PICK THE LOCK

A frequent request around the shop: "What would you recommend for a young reader approaching adult fiction?" A.S. King is perfect for this, and especially her newest novel, PICK THE LOCK, which tells of teenage Jane's bizarre and brilliant journey to reconnect with her mother by breaking out of her shell and composing a punk opera.

We hope you'll join us on September 23rd to meet the author, hear her talk about PICK THE LOCK, and have your book signed.

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A.S. King is the bestselling and award-winning author of many acclaimed books for young readers. Her novel Dig and the anthology The Collectors both won the Michael L. Printz Award, and her novel Ask The Passengers won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. The New York Times called her “one of the best YA writers working today.” In 2022, she was awarded the American Library Association’s Margaret A. Edwards Award for her significant contribution to YA literature. King spends many months of the year traveling the country talking to teenagers about writing, mental health, and succotash. She lives in Pennsylvania. 

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