The Way I Used to Be by Smith, Amber

A New York Times bestseller. In the tradition of Speak, this extraordinary debut novel "is a poignant book that realistically looks at the lasting effects of trauma on love, relationships, and life" (School Library Journal, starreAuthor: Amber SmithPublisher: Margaret K. McElderry BooksPublished: 03/07/2017Pages: 400Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.20dISBN: 9781481449366Age Range: 14-17Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.4Point Value: 13Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 180846 / Way I Used to BeAbout the AuthorAmber Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of the young adult novels The Way I Used to Be, The Last to Let Go, Something Like Gravity, and The Way I Am Now. An advocate for increased awareness of gendered violence, as well as LGBTQ equality, she writes in the hope that her books can help to foster change and spark dialogue surrounding these issues. She grew up in Buffalo, New York, and now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her