Joanne Levy is the author of the award-winning Sorry For Your Loss, a book set in a funeral home inspired by the one her dad manages. Her other books include The Sun Will Come Out, Fish Out of Water, and Bird Brain. She can usually be found at her computer, either creating spreadsheets (sometimes just for fun) or channeling her younger self into books. Joanne lives in rural Ontario, Canada, with her husband and several pets, one of whom vomited during the writing of this bio.

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• Nominated, Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Awards - Diamond Willow
• Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection
• Winner, Sydney Taylor Shmooze - Sydney Taylor Mock Award
• Commended, Children’s Book Council & National Council for Social Studies Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

“High­ly rec­om­mend­ed...Fishel’s sto­ry zips along and the vocab­u­lary and length make it acces­si­ble even for reluc­tant read­ers…Read­ers will sup­port [Fish] through­out his strug­gle to pur­sue his own inter­ests and rise beyond labeling.”

Jew­ish Book Coun­cil (JBC)

“Uplifting, gentle…Exudes inter-generational warmth, family love, and friendship.”

Association of Jewish Libraries

“These quality, relatable novels are ideal for students at the middle school level who benefit from ultra-readable formats.”

School Library Journal (SLJ)

“Though brief, this text masterfully connects the toxic masculinity to its roots in deep misogyny, making Fish a hero people of all genders can stand up and cheer for. All readers will appreciate this book’s nuanced messaging around gender roles and trusting yourself.”

Kirkus Reviews

“An excellent story about gender roles and growing up…Fast-paced, and the ending is both satisfying and heartwarming…An excellent read-aloud choice, and its contents would provide many opportunities for discussion. Highly Recommended.”

CM: Canadian Review of Materials