{"product_id":"the-moon-and-i-isbn-9780688137045","title":"The Moon and I","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetsy Byars, Newbery Medal-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Summer of the Swans\u003c\/em\u003e, presents this delightful and inspiring memoir, which also offers an insightful look at her writing process.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Moon that inspires this memoir isn't the one found in the night sky, but instead Bety’s eponymous reptile companion—a huge (and harmless) blacksnake that she found in the rafters of her porch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing this serendipitous meeting as a springboard for an exploration of her life and her art, Betsy Byar’s memoir is filled with energy, wit, and joy. She shows how \"the good scraps\" of her life, from a bully named Bubba to a gift-wrapped dime, weave into her work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn ALA Notable Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Pure pleasure.”—\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Extraordinarily skillful. A must.”—\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e (stared review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e The Moon that inspires Betsy Byars's memoir isn't the one in the sky, but a huge, harmless blacksnake she finds in the rafters of her porch. This meeting begins an exploration of the writing process. With energy, wit, and delight, the Newbery medalist shows how \"the good scraps\" of her life, from a bully named Bubba to a gift-wrapped dime, weave into her work.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e★ “An adroit blend of telling experiences from Byars’s life and ingenuous confidences about her writing. This ebullient self-portrait is so delightfully informal that it may seem artless; actually, the dovetailing of the several elements is extraordinarily skillful, the comments on writing as sage as they are succinct. A must.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★”It is pure pleasure and privilege to be invited into the world of such a warm and engaging artist. This goes far beyond most memoirs in its ability to engage the reader.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “An adroit blend of telling experiences from Byars’s life and ingenuous confidences about her writing. This ebullient self-portrait is so delightfully informal that it may seem artless; actually, the dovetailing of the several elements is extraordinarily skillful, the comments on writing as sage as they are succinct.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887494131941,"sku":"NP9780688137045","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780688137045.jpg?v=1730226221","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-moon-and-i-isbn-9780688137045","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}