"A perfectly paced, layered novel that never speaks down to its readers and handles difficult situations with remarkable sensitivity. Bow hits all the right chords and delivers a story that is funny, poignant and--most important--hopeful." --New York Times

"With an abundance of humor, vibrant characters, and a gentle approach to hard truths, Simon Sort of Says strikes a perfect balance of fun and meaning. A remarkable achievement." --Ali Benjamin, New York Times best-selling and National Book Award-nominated author of The Thing About Jellyfish

"Blunt as trauma, delicate as healing, and hilarious and tragic as middle school can be--each piece of Simon Sort of Says snaps together like the most satisfying jigsaw puzzle. This book is as close to everything as one book can be." --Kyle Lukoff, Newbery Honor-winning author of Too Bright to See

"Fast-paced and full of quirky characters, Simon Sort of Says presents a tragedy stitched up with humor, sensitivity, and rare humanity." --Jack Gantos, Newbery Award-winning author of Dead End in Norvelt

"A tribute to the power of friendship and the courage it takes to pursue joy in a world of violence." --National Book Foundation, National Book Award for Young People's Literature Longlist

*"An uproarious small-town comedy with a devastating tragedy at its core." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

*"Despite the weighty premise, Bow's storytelling brims with vitality." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review

*"Laugh-out-loud . . . a compassionate and refreshingly hopeful novel." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Heartwarming, heartbreaking and, it must be said, hilarious." --National Catholic Reporter