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When Rumi's sister Lea dies in a car accident, Rumi is sent to live with her aunt in Hawaii. Miles from home, Rumi struggles to navigate the loss of her sister, feeling abandoned by her mother, and the absence of music. With unflinching honesty, Summer Bird Blue explores big truths about insurmountable grief, unconditional love, and forgiveness.
About the author
Akemi Dawn Bowman is the author of William C. Morris Award Finalist
Starfish,
Summer Bird Blue, and
Harley in the Sky. Her upcoming sci-fi series,
The Infinity Courts, is set to release in 2021, followed by her middle-grade debut, Generation Misfits. A proud Ravenclaw and Star Wars enthusiast, she has a BA in social sciences from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She currently lives in Scotland with her husband and two children.
Summary
When Rumi’s sister Lea dies in a car accident, Rumi is sent to live with her aunt in Hawaii. Miles from home, Rumi struggles to navigate the loss of her sister, feeling abandoned by her mother, and the absence of music. With unflinching honesty, Summer Bird Blue explores big truths about insurmountable grief, unconditional love, and forgiveness.
