new york (n.y)

"Alma's life is a constant of halfways: She's half-Chinese, half-Jewish; her parents spend half the time fighting, and the other half silent; and, at thirteen, she's halfway through becoming a woman. Then comes the year when everything changes, and her life is overtaken by constant endings: friends move away, romances bloom and wither, her parents file for divorce, and just like that her childhood seems to be over. Among this world of confusing beginnings, middles, and endings, could there be a roadmap for Alma to truly find herself?"--OCLC.

"This book for young adult readers discusses the life of Theodora Burr, daughter of Aaron Burr, and her involvement in the lives of the Founding Fathers of the new United States. The book includes primary source observations pulled from Theodora's personal letters and other writings"--Provided by publisher.

"When Sybil learns that Bolivar only likes corned beef sandwiches, she informs him that he's been missing out on one of the great attributes of New York City and its rich communities--delicacies from around the world! Knishes! Falafel! Dim Sum!"--Back cover.

"A student at NYU in Greenwich Village, Liz McLane pursues her dream of becoming a poet while searching for and ultimately finding her birth mother. Based on the author's experiences. Includes an autobiographical afterword."--.