This stunning debut and wholly original queer middle grade novel-in-verse retelling of "Orpheus and Eurydice" adds a new chorus to the songs of great love, perfect for fans of Other Words for Home and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World.

Love at first sight isn't a myth. For seventh graders Olivia and Eden, it's fate. Olivia is a capital-P Poet, and Eden thinks she wants to be a musician one day, but for now she's just the new girl. And then Eden shows up to Poetry Club and everything changes.

Eden isn't out, and she has rules for dating Olivia: don't call. Don't tell her friends. And don't let anyone know they're together.

But when jealousy creeps in, it's Olivia's words that push Eden away. While Eden sets out to find herself, Olivia begins a journey to bring Eden back-using poetry. Both Olivia and Eden will learn just how powerful their words can be to bring them together . . . or tear them apart forever.

About the Author
Kate Fussner (she/her) is a novelist, teacher, and accidental poet living in Massachusetts with her wife and dramatic dog. When not reading or writing, Kate can be found spending time with her family, baking, or singing her favorite musicals. Kate believes in the power of a good laugh and a good cry, and hopes her stories will provide readers with both.

Reviews
In this gorgeous tale, Fussner delivers what feels like...a song. Of us. Of anyone who has ever been in love. Or anyone transformed by it. An impressive debut! - Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author A tender book about first crushes, peer pressure, and parental problems in middle school. Written in glorious verse, The Song of Us is an ode to love-love that defies expectations, overcomes disappointment, and transcends grief, love that springs in our hearts like song. - Rajani LaRocca, Newbery Honor-winning author of Red, White and Whole "A stunning song of first love, heartache, and the freedom of knowing yourself. Eden and Olivia will linger in my heart." - Lambda literary award winning author Rebecca Podos



Book Information
ISBN 9780063256941
Author Kate Fussner
Format Hardback
Page Count 368
Imprint Katherine Tegen Books
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 454g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 30mm