Readers
Who this series serves.
YA / crossover readers and literary contemporary readers.
Series promise
Almost California
A raw, nostalgic, emotionally charged coming-of-age story about small-town secrets, family trauma, first love, guilt, escape, and the dream of elsewhere.
Genre
Where it sits.
YA coming-of-age / literary contemporary
Imprint
RP Books & Audio
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Where to begin
Start with Almost California.
A raw, nostalgic coming-of-age story about small-town pressure, family trauma, first love, guilt, and the dream of elsewhere.
YA coming-of-age / literary contemporary
LatestAlmost California
The YA Edition
Secrets. Guilt. Escape.
Series books
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YA coming-of-age / literary contemporary
LatestAlmost California
The YA Edition
Secrets. Guilt. Escape.
YA coming-of-age / literary contemporary
Almost California: Chasing the Sun
Title Tentative
Running was just the beginning.
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Publishing name
Robert Stanek
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