Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge
A. M. Jenkins was super surprised when she won awards for Repossessed because it's funny and witty. She didn't think she had a shot. (Source)
Repossessed won the Michael L. Printz Honor award, ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults, New York Public Library award, and the Golden Spur Award Honor Book. In other words, it might be funny, but it's also fancy. (Source)
The author had the idea for the book when she was driving her kids to school. Hey, who doesn't think about angels and demons while driving? (Source)
According to the author, the message of the book is to appreciate the little things in life. So, you know, sit back and take in a sunset once in a while. (Source)