![]() ![]() ![]() The book is written in multiple viewpoints–suspect, victim, witness.ĭo you have any updates for us on this title?įade to Black, like Breathing Underwater, has become a popular school read, particularly among reluctant readers. One Monday morning, an assailant attacks his car as he’s driving, breaking the windows and sending Alex to the hospital. 17-year-old, HIV-positive Alex Crusan has moved to the town of Pinedale and pretty much been ostracized. Could you briefly remind us what it’s about?įade to Black is about a hate crime against an HIV-positive students. We last spoke in September 2005, after the release of Fade to Black (HarperCollins, 2005). She lives in Miami.” Read an author essay by Alex. She is the author of five previous books: Breathing Underwater (HarperCollins, 2001)( author interview), an American Library Association Top 10 Best Book for Young Adults Breaking Point (HarperCollins, 2003)( author interview), an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Nothing to Lose (HarperCollins, 2005), an ALA Best Book for Young Adults Fade to Black (HarperCollins, 2004) and Diva (HarperCollins, 2006). From HarperCollins: “ Alex Flinn loves fairy tales and made her two daughters sit through several dozen versions of Beauty and the Beast while she wrote this book…then quizzed them on how they thought a beast would meet girls in New York City. ![]()
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