Calvert Library's Book Bites for Teens

The Great American Whatever by Tim Federle

Episode Summary

Teenaged Quinn, an aspiring screenwriter, copes with his sister's death while his best friend forces him back out into the world to face his reality.

Episode Notes

Enjoy our presentation of The Great American Whatever written by Tim Federle and published by Simon & Schuster. Teenaged Quinn, an aspiring screenwriter, copes with his sister's death while his best friend forces him back out into the world to face his reality.

This title was named by ALA to the Rainbow Project Book List.

The Great American Whatever is recommended for ages 15+ for language and depictions of depression and death. Please visit Kirkus for more information and reviews:  http://bit.ly/WhateverReviews

This title is available as an audiobook on Hoopla: http://bit.ly/WhateverHooplaAudio

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Music: Sad Clown (excerpt) by Orquesta Arrecife. Licensed under CC BY-SA 1.0

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