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Book Synopsis: #1 Kids Indie Next List * Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the Year * SLJ Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Best Book of the Year * Junior Library Guild Selection * Edgar Award Nominee * Four Starred Reviews * Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year * An Indie Bestseller *From debut author Janae Marks comes a captivating story full of heart, as one courageous girl questions assumptions, searches for the truth, and does what she believes is right—even in the face of great opposition. Zoe Washington isn’t sure what to write. What does a girl say to the father she’s never met, hadn’t heard from until his letter arrived on her twelfth birthday, and who’s been in prison for a terrible crime?A crime he says he never committed.Could Marcus really be innocent? Zoe is determined to uncover the truth. Even if it means hiding his letters and her investigation from the rest of her family. Everyone else thinks Zoe’s worrying about doing a good job at her bakery internship and proving to her parents that she’s worthy of auditioning for Food Network’s Kids Bake Challenge.But with bakery confections on one part of her mind, and Marcus’s conviction weighing heavily on the other, this is one recipe Zoe doesn’t know how to balance. The only thing she knows to be true: Everyone lies."When Marcus tells Zoe he is innocent, and her grandmother agrees, Zoe begins to learn about inequality in the criminal justice system, and she sets out to find the alibi witness who can prove his innocence." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List")Plus don't miss Janae Marks's A Soft Place to Land! Read more

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From the Desk of Zoe Washington is a must-read book that has garnered numerous accolades and awards, including being #1 on the Kids Indie Next List and being recognized by Parents Magazine, Chicago Public Library, SLJ, and Kirkus as one of the best books of the year. Written by debut author Janae Marks, this captivating story is filled with heart and revolves around the courageous journey of a young girl who challenges assumptions and seeks the truth, even in the face of adversity.

What would you say to a father you've never met, especially if he claims to be innocent of a terrible crime for which he has been imprisoned? This is the dilemma Zoe Washington faces on her twelfth birthday when she receives a letter from her father, Marcus. Determined to uncover the truth and believing in his innocence, Zoe embarks on an extraordinary investigation, even if it means hiding her efforts from her family. While others focus on Zoe's bakery internship and her aspiration to audition for Food Network's Kids Bake Challenge, her mind is torn between her love for baking and the weight of Marcus's conviction.

Throughout this gripping tale, Zoe is confronted with the harsh reality of systemic inequalities in the criminal justice system. As Marcus professes his innocence and Zoe's grandmother supports his claims, she becomes determined to find the elusive alibi witness who can prove his innocence. With thought-provoking themes and a page-turning narrative, From the Desk of Zoe Washington is not only an entertaining read but also a powerful exploration of truth, justice, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Don't miss Janae Marks's critically acclaimed novel, A Soft Place to Land. Order your copy of From the Desk of Zoe Washington today and join Zoe on her extraordinary journey to uncover the truth!

Order your copy of From the Desk of Zoe Washington now and get ready for a captivating story that will leave you questioning assumptions and championing justice.

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