Izzy Kline Has Butterflies

“Beautiful and real. Once you’ve entered Izzy’s head you won’t want to leave.” – Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers
 
“A heartwarming story about life’s happy moments, frightening flashes, and annoying boys.” – Elly Swartz, author of Finding Perfect

“Captures the soap opera that is fourth grade with honesty, humor, and heart.” — Kirby Larson, Newbery-Honor Wunning author of Hattie Big Sky
 
“Charming… Recommended for middle grade readers who are graduating to chapter books and in search of characters to love.” – Melanie Conklin, Kidliterati blog and author of Counting Thyme
 
“Bright and believable, just right for young middle graders.” — Kirkus Reviews
 
“Buoyant. Ain’s verse format is ideally suited to the novel’s examination of profound concepts while maintaining a lighthearted tone.” – Booklist
 
“Izzy Kline takes readers through a year of vulnerability, self-searching, and triumph… Heartwarming.” – Publishers Weekly
 
“A well-rounded portrait of a thoughtful and unique main character. Ain makes use of all a poet’s tools—repetition, rhythm, rhyme, distillation, silence, and ambiguity… The authenticity of Izzy’s voice demonstrates that fourth grade is fourth grade, no matter when.” – The Horn Book