Emily Barth Isler – författare

Even in the most crowded household, it’s good to know there’s always enough love for everyone!Being part of a big family can mean constant activity. It also means sharing pretty much everything, from toys to cookies to a caregiver’s attention—and even to space on the sofa! But it also means there will be plenty of adventures, lots of laughter, and always a helping hand to hold.This heartwarming story shows how love can turn any moment into something special, reassuring kids that no matter the size of their family, there will always be enough love for everyone.

Evocative and soul-stirring, Three Pieces of Broken Glass—based on the personal history of author Emily Barth Isler and featuring incandescent illustrations by Vesper Stampe—explores how we must seek to find beauty and strength in even the darkest, most broken times.Three pieces of broken glass sit on Grandma Inge’s windowsill.Even though they are small, sharp, and jagged, the light shines through them, casting beautiful rainbows on the wall. When Inge’s great-granddaughter asks why Inge has kept these shards, she learns decades-old stories from her great-grandmother’s life—from the joy of glass breaking at her wedding to harrowing reminders of smashed windows during Kristallnacht. And she comes to understand why we hold onto our memories both happy and sad.From award-winning creators Emily Barth Isler and Vesper Stamper, this inspiring and moving story shows what it means to see the world in a hopeful light, even when it is broken.

"[A] salient celebration of family, music, and neurodiversity." —starred, Publishers Weekly"A top pick for any middle school collection; a perfect book club pick and a reminder to all that patience and understanding can change lives." —starred, School Library JournalTwelve-year-old Rosie is a musical prodigy whose synesthesia allows her to see music in colors.She''s never told anyone this, though. She already stands out more than enough as a musical "prodigy" who plays better than most adults. Rosie''s mom expects her to become a professional violinist. But this summer, Rosie refuses to play.She wants to have a break. To make friends and discover new hobbies. To find out who she would be if her life didn''t revolve around the violin.So instead of attending a prestigious summer music camp, Rosie goes with her mom to visit her grandparents. Grandma Florence''s health is failing, Grandpa Jack doesn''t talk much, and Rosie''s mom is furious with her for giving up the violin. But Rosie is determined to make the most of her "strike." And when she meets a girl who seems distinctly familiar, she knows this summer will be unlike any other.With help from a mysterious glitch in time—plus her grandparents, an improv group, and a new instrument—Rosie uncovers secrets that change how she sees her family, herself, and the music that''s always been part of her.

"[A] salient celebration of family, music, and neurodiversity." —starred, Publishers Weekly"A top pick for any middle school collection; a perfect book club pick and a reminder to all that patience and understanding can change lives." —starred, School Library JournalTwelve-year-old Rosie is a musical prodigy whose synesthesia allows her to see music in colors. She’s never told anyone this, though. She already stands out more than enough as a musical “prodigy” who plays better than most adults. Rosie’s mom expects her to become a professional violinist. But this summer, Rosie refuses to play.She wants to have a break. To make friends and discover new hobbies. To find out who she would be if her life didn’t revolve around the violin.So instead of attending a prestigious summer music camp, Rosie goes with her mom to visit her grandparents. Grandma Florence’s health is failing, Grandpa Jack doesn’t talk much, and Rosie’s mom is furious with her for giving up the violin. But Rosie is determined to make the most of her “strike.” And when she meets a girl who seems distinctly familiar, she knows this summer will be unlike any other.With help from a mysterious glitch in time—plus her grandparents, an improv group, and a new instrument—Rosie uncovers secrets that change how she sees her family, herself, and the music that’s always been part of her.