“As I read Same Page, I said to myself multiple times: “I wish I were Bess’s librarian. I’m proud of her for standing up for the rights of readers. I’m grateful she cares so deeply and passionately about story and advocates for libraries, librarians, and readers. Thank you for being a Book Warrior, Bess!”
–John Schu, teacher-librarian and New York Times best-selling author of Louder Than Hunger
“Same Page is a powerful, heartfelt story of a brave girl’s campaign against book-banning and other forms of intolerance. Once again, Elly Swartz has written a beautifully crafted novel that readers will find both relatable and inspiring.”
–Barbara Dee, author of Tear This Down and Unstuck
“A timely, and relevant story readers will enjoy and learn from.”
–Becky Calzada, Co-Founder TX FReadom Fighters
“This is the book the world needs now. Fast-paced, relatable and unputdownable, SAME PAGE tells the story of two tween friends who find themselves on opposite sides when one of their parents supports banning books. When do you speak up for what’s right? What if you disagree with a parent’s views? Deeply impressed with how Swartz addresses antisemitic incidents and bullying in the novel. Highly recommend.”
—Liza Wiemer, Best-selling Author of The Assignment
“,…Swartz skillfully incorporates sensitive depictions of Bess’s anxiety and the comfort she finds in her Jewish faith and her dog, Barnaby, to tackle tween friendship drama and growing pains with nuance.”
—Publishers Weekly
