The Broken Heart
$18.99 USD
hardcover
Stephanie loves to fix broken things, but when her older brother Cody walks in and says his heart is broken, she’s not sure how to fix it. All the pieces of his heart are spread out, Cody tells her. So Stephanie sets off to track them down by going to Cody’s high school, the movie theater, the beach—all places that were special to Cody and his ex-boyfriend. Still, even with all the pieces, Stephanie’s not sure she can fix Cody’s broken heart—but maybe she can help him heal.
Aaron Chan was born and raised on unceded Coast Salish territories (Vancouver, BC). He holds a BFA from the University of British Columbia and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of California Riverside. He is the author of the memoir This City is a Minefield. These days, Aaron can be found befriending cats and devouring vegan snacks. This is his first picture book.
Josiane Vlitos earned a degree in Communication Design from Emily Carr University and enjoys a career as a freelance ilustrator. She has illustrated numerous children's books and sells her artwork around the world. Originally from England, Josiane now lives in Prince Edward Island with her husband and their rabbit.
“Young readers may find this a useful introduction to developing healthy ways to cope with the end of a relationship; it might also help them understand what family member sare going through. This is a tender and poignant exploration of an experience that almost everyone will encounter at some point in life.” —Kirkus
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