Stargirl

A modern classic and New York Times bestseller that celebrates the power of individuality and personal expression, by beloved Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli.

Stargirl. On the day she arrives in a whirlwind of color and sound at the quiet Mica High, the halls buzz with the murmurs of "Stargirl, Stargirl." With just a smile, she captures the heart of Leo Borlock. With just one cheer, she ignites a revolution of school spirit. The students of Mica High are enchanted. At first.

Then they turn against her. Stargirl suddenly becomes shunned for everything that makes her different, and Leo, panicked and desperate in love, urges her to become exactly what can destroy her: normal. In this celebration of nonconformity, Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli weaves a thrilling, emotional tale about the dangers of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of first love.

Don't miss the sequel, Love, Stargirl, and Jerry Spinelli's latest novel, The Warden’s Daughter, about another girl who can't help but stand out.

"Spinelli is a poet of the preschool age. No other writer guides his young characters and his readers through these pitfalls and challenges with more compassion and into their future." —The New York Times

About the Author

Jerry Spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including the Newbery Award-winning Maniac Magee and Stargirl, a New York Times bestseller as well as an ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults. Spinelli made his debut with the picture book My Daddy and Me, a loving tribute to fathers and sons.