I'll Give You the Sun

A New York Times bestseller - One of Time Magazine's 100 Best YA Books of All Time - Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award - A Stonewall Honor Book

The radiant, award-winning story of first love, family, loss, and betrayal for fans of John Green, Becky Albertalli, and Adam Silvera

"Dazzling." --The New York Times Book Review
"A blazing prismatic explosion of color." --Entertainment Weekly
"Powerful and well-crafted . . . Stunning." --Time Magazine

"We were all heading for each other on a collision course, no matter what. Maybe some people are just meant to be in the same story."

At first, Jude and her twin brother are NoahandJude; inseparable. Noah draws constantly and is falling in love with the charismatic boy next door, while daredevil Jude wears red-red lipstick, cliff-dives, and does all the talking for both of them.

Years later, they are barely speaking. Something has happened to change the twins in different yet equally devastating ways . . . but then Jude meets an intriguing, irresistible boy and a mysterious new mentor.

The early years are Noah's to tell; the later years are Jude's. But they each have only half the story, and if they can only find their way back to one another, they'll have a chance to remake their world.

This radiant, award-winning novel from the acclaimed author of The Sky Is Everywhere will leave you breathless and teary and laughing--often all at once.

Author: Jandy Nelson
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 09/16/2014
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.25h x 6.25w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9780803734968
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 16
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 168149 / I'll Give You the Sun


Award: Tayshas Reading - Highly Commended
Award: Michael L. Printz Award - Winner
Award: Stonewall Book Award - Honor Book
Award: Cybils - Finalist
Award: Children's Book Committee Award - Winner
Award: Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Entertainment Weekly 05/16/2014 pg. 70
Publishers Weekly 06/23/2014
Romantic Times 09/01/2014 pg. 69 - Excellent
School Library Journal 09/01/2014 pg. 148
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2014
Entertainment Weekly 09/12/2014 pg. 64
People Weekly 10/13/2014 pg. 47
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2014 pg. 101
Booklist 11/01/2014 pg. 47
PW Best Children's Books 11/03/2014 pg. 48
New York Times Book Review 11/09/2014 pg. 32
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2014 - Book Of Special Distinction
PW Children's Starred Reviews 12/01/2014 pg. 88
Shelf Awareness 12/02/2014
NY Times Notable Bks of Year 12/07/2014 pg. 35
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2014 pg. 25
Shelf Awareness 12/12/2014
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2015 pg. 16
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2015 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
BookPage 09/01/2014
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2015 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Jandy Nelson, like her characters in I'll Give You the Sun, comes from a superstitious lot. She was tutored from a young age in the art of the four-leaf clover hunt; she knocks wood, throws salt, and carries charms in her pockets. Her debut novel, The Sky Is Everywhere, was on multiple Best Books of the Year lists, was a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults pick, earned numerous starred reviews, has been translated widely, and continues to enjoy great international success. Jandy has a BA from Cornell, an MFA in poetry from Brown, and another MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Currently a full-time writer, Jandy lives and writes in San Francisco, California--not far from the settings of The Sky Is Everywhere and I'll Give You the Sun.