Stronger at the Seams: A Young Adult Coming of Age Novel About Disabilities, Chronic Illness, and Learning to Advocate for Yourself

2025 Crystal Kite Honor Winner for Midsouth Region

Twyla is far from fine. With her varsity field hockey career on the line, her friendships in shambles, and a medical diagnosis that is far from the truth, Twyla simply wants to be heard. Stronger at the Seams is a powerful coming-of-age story about disabilities, chronic illness, and learning to advocate for yourself.

Twyla enters high school sure of three things: Her best friends will always be there for her, the next four years will be amazi...