The Year We Fell From Space by Amy Sarig King

If you have read any of my posts before, I'm sure you are well aware of my deep admiration for Amy Sarig King (A.S. King).  She is an incredible author and even better person.  She writes the stories that people, especially young people, really need.  She isn't afraid to hit on the hard topics and finds a place where readers can really connect.  Her newest middle grade novel, The Year We Fell From Space, is no exception.

King has given us a beautiful story about loss and grief, mental health, hope, and self discovery.  She has shown us that we don't always have to look at things the way we are told.  We can discover new pictures in the map of our lives.  We can create our own stories and don't always have to follow what others expect of us.  Liberty Johansen shows us that we all have the ability to own our lives and create of them beautiful pictures.  

From Amazon:

Liberty Johansen is going to change the way we look at the night sky. Most people see the old constellations, the things they've been told to see. But Liberty sees new patterns, pictures, and possibilities. She's an exception.

Some other exceptions:

Her dad, who gave her the stars. Who moved out months ago and hasn't talked to her since.

Her mom, who's happier since he left, even though everyone thinks she should be sad and lonely.

And her sister, who won't go outside their house.

Liberty feels like her whole world is falling from space. Can she map a new life for herself and her family before they spin too far out of reach?