When Reason Breaks by Cindy L. Rodriguez

If the numerous allusions to Dickinson’s life (pointed out in an author’s note) are somewhat forced at times, the inner torment of the two main characters and the book’s psychologically intense climax remain gripping. The question remains whether, in the heat of their individual crises, the newly formed friendship between Elizabeth and Emily can survive. Bloomsbury, 17. After the girls team for a project on Dickinson, Elizabeth’s ideas are misinterpreted, causing her to become enraged, while Emily, absorbed in conflicts with old friends and the boy she likes, spirals into depression.

Classmate Emily Delgado is not nearlyĪs bold, keeping her despair a secret, but the pressure of being the perfect daughter of a rising politician is becoming too heavy a burden to bear. Elizabeth Davis, who enjoys visiting a nearby cemetery, is fascinated with death, but her expression of it through drawings and journal entries have gotten her into trouble at school. Three Pockets Full will leave young and old hearts alike full of wonder and appreciation.First-time author Rodriguez cleverly represents Emily Dickinson’s dark side and her reclusive tendencies through the two distinct personalities of her teenage heroines, who are studying the poet in English class. Readers will love learning about the guayabera shirt and how it allows Beto to embrace his past while stepping into a new future with his mother and David. A new generation of young anti-abortion activists are using TikTok and YouTube to spread medical misinformation about hormonal birth control, claiming it can. ' Three Pockets Full shows the power of traditions.

I enjoyed this story and would recommend it to others!' -Rylanne Burdette, Readers' Favorite Rodriguez has written a children’s book full of beautiful art that encourages interaction between children and the people with whom they read it, whether that be parents, grandparents, or other trusted people.

It’s a book about family, but it’s also about grief. ' Three Pockets Full touched my heart in a way I wasn’t expecting when I started reading it. The bold, digital illustrations incorporate both humor and tenderness into this interesting look at a cultural tradition.' -Rosie Camargo, Booklist Online 'Latinx author Rodriguez’s debut picture book is a wonderful story about the challenges associated with change, family, and feelings. Lee Butler The parallel journeys of Emily and Elizabeth allow author Rodriguez to explore two different expressions of depression, and show her deep understanding of the manifold ways that depression affects people.

When Reason Breaks by Cindy L. Rodriguez