I Liked My Life was a profoundly touching read for me. Abby Fabiaschi has a way of capturing the moment, but her tools are crafted words rather than photographic lenses. And, oh what moments. This one made me feel all the feels. I could relate to the characters and was amazed at their significant development over time. Bravo!

"It is a great gift indeed to love who you are."

"You never imagine that certain phrases can stick,
buried in your skin like splinters, and that at
certain moments in life they come back and wreck everything."

It's terrifying to realize your own decisions are shaping your destiny.

Moo is a quick and soothing read. I loved the playful fonts and formatting. The account of city kids coming to terms with what every farm kid knows was gentle and engaging. The formatting causes the pages to turn rapidly, which will appeal to my middle grade students.

"Two shadows will overlap for a time, and I believe that is the closest you can really get to someone: the space and time when your shadows merge."