Shannon in the Spotlight
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Shannon in the Spotlight
Narrated by:
Valerie Rose Lohman
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Narrated by:
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Valerie Rose Lohman
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Written by:
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Kalena Miller
About this listen
Shannon Carter never considered herself much of a theater person. Not like her two BFFs, Elise, an actress, and Fatima, a techie. Shannon’s always been content to stay backstage, helping wherever she can. But when the director of the summer musical hears Shannon singing, he encourages her to step out of the wings and into the spotlight.
At first, Shannon is hesitant. As a twelve-year-old with obsessive-compulsive disorder, she depends on routine. But when she braves the audition, she discovers that center stage is the one place where she doesn’t feel anxious. She lands a lead role, and everyone in her life is ecstatic . . . except Elise.
To make matters worse, Shannon’s eccentric and opinionated grandmother moves in with her and her mom after a fluke house fire. As opening night approaches, Shannon feels pressure to save her friendship with Elise, to make Mom and Grandma Ruby act like grown-ups, and to follow the old theater adage The show must go on.
Critic Reviews
Praise for Shannon in the Spotlight:
A JLG Gold Standard selection!
"Shannon in the Spotlight is the most authentic, beautifully-drawn book about a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder I've ever read. Kalena Miller nails all the parts of middle school—the good, the bad, and the triumphant."—Carrie Firestone, author of Dress Coded
“A tender and heartfelt story of family, friendship, and identity. Readers will root for Shannon as she finds herself on and off the stage.”—Christina Li, author of Clues to the Universe
"A heartprint story of resilience, friendship, and family. Shannon in the Spotlight embraces the power of honesty and the idea that anxiety neither defines nor limits us on stage or in life."—Elly Swartz, author of Dear Student
"Miller spins a winning story that offers an insightful introduction to OCD. It’s an inspiration and joy to watch [Shannon] step into the spotlight and let her voice truly be heard."—Booklist
"[A] delicately realized novel."—Publishers Weekly
"Offers readers a positive role model for living with mental illness."—Kirkus Reviews
"A great read about what it’s like to live with a mental illness and what it’s like to just be your average middle schooler getting through daily life."—SLJ
"This book is a must-read for kids who love theater and stories about friendship."—Brightly
A JLG Gold Standard selection!
"Shannon in the Spotlight is the most authentic, beautifully-drawn book about a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder I've ever read. Kalena Miller nails all the parts of middle school—the good, the bad, and the triumphant."—Carrie Firestone, author of Dress Coded
“A tender and heartfelt story of family, friendship, and identity. Readers will root for Shannon as she finds herself on and off the stage.”—Christina Li, author of Clues to the Universe
"A heartprint story of resilience, friendship, and family. Shannon in the Spotlight embraces the power of honesty and the idea that anxiety neither defines nor limits us on stage or in life."—Elly Swartz, author of Dear Student
"Miller spins a winning story that offers an insightful introduction to OCD. It’s an inspiration and joy to watch [Shannon] step into the spotlight and let her voice truly be heard."—Booklist
"[A] delicately realized novel."—Publishers Weekly
"Offers readers a positive role model for living with mental illness."—Kirkus Reviews
"A great read about what it’s like to live with a mental illness and what it’s like to just be your average middle schooler getting through daily life."—SLJ
"This book is a must-read for kids who love theater and stories about friendship."—Brightly
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