HOPE WINS

by Rose Brock [Ed.] | Read by Rose Brock, Sura Siu, Adam Gidwitz, Robbie Daymond, Darrell Dennis, Jorjeana Marie, Zehra Fazal, Pablo Cartaya, Gibson Frazier, Rebecca Soler, Jonathan Todd Ross, Ramon De Ocampo, Shayna Small, Ronald Butler

Children Ages 8+ • 5.75 hrs. • Unabridged • © 2022

A talented group of narrators elevates these inspirational essays written by award-winning authors into a delightful listening experience. The works are sure to inspire young listeners and adults alike; they are varied and diverse, ensuring something for everyone. The essays touch on various topics: anxiety, bullies, divorce, reaching your dreams, death, and Covid, to name a few. Not everything is serious; there is plenty of humor and even a ghost story. Each essay is paired with a narrator who matches the gender and ethnic background of its author, ensuring an authentic experience. These accomplished narrators' delivery of emotions, cadence, and tone ensures that listeners engage with each essay. This feel-good listen is a welcome respite from everyday troubles. A.M. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2022]

Trade Ed. • Listening Library • 2022

DD ISBN 9780593589038 $18.00

Library Ed. • Listening Library • 2022

DD ISBN 9780593589045 $45.00