When Tomorrow Burns

“[A] pretty profound dose of reality….Keller asks and answers a fundamental question about community, friendship and family: ‘What do you do when your biggest fear comes true?’” —The New York Times

★ “The result is a complex, carefully woven exploration of fate, autonomy, power, privilege, identity, and friendship. As beautiful and intricate as the rings of an ancient tree.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ “[Keller] elegantly and movingly captures that fleeting and transformative period of the tween years….This is a beautiful testament to interdependence and resilience.”
—The Horn Book, starred review

★ “Keller has crafted another stimulating and significant story about friendship, magic, and growing up. Fans and readers of this author will be pleased to know their expectations are met with this novel that is a must-have for all library collections.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“Threading a grounded story following three tweens on the precipice of change with adroit musings about climate disaster, misogyny, and the cyclical patterns of history, Keller delivers a moving, clear-eyed exhortation on the necessity of community.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Captivatingly thoughtful, utterly unforgettable, and singularly brilliant. Part probing exploration of prophecy, part searing call to action, part pitch-perfect rendering of middle school dynamics—all woven into a masterful tapestry. I haven’t stopped thinking about it since I read it. Tae Keller is one of my absolute favorite writers, and this just might be her best work yet.”
—Jasmine Warga, #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor–winning author

“Another unforgettable novel from one of my favorite authors. I loved Nomi, Arthur, and Vi. I have a prophecy that readers will love them, too.”
—Erin Entrada Kelly, two-time Newbery Medalist and National Book Award finalist

“In our uncertain world, Tae Keller’s tender and powerful novel explores the impact of stories, friendship, and ultimately, hope.”
—Lisa Yee, Newbery Honor winner and National Book Award finalist

“Tae Keller hopes When Tomorrow Burns will offer readers ‘a resting place for big feelings and big questions,’ and wow, does it ever. Keller’s writing brims with empathy and compassion as her characters endure excruciating embarrassments, messy friendships, and the myriad complications of growing up in the twenty-first century. A story as lovely as the mystery woven throughout it, When Tomorrow Burns will be a spark in the dark for young readers everywhere.”
—Megan E. Freeman, New York Times bestselling author

“When Tomorrow Burns is for anyone who’s ever sensed a whisper of magic in a tree, a book, a friendship—or anyone who wants to. I loved it.”
—Elana K. Arnold, National Book Award finalist and Printz Honor–winning author