Books with title When I Get Older

Joan Williams, a teen growing up in Chicago, is typical of most girls her age. She enjoys school, boys, and hanging out with her friends. Joan and her girlfriends are about to enter high school, where all too often, acceptance is based on how a person looks and dresses. Surrounded by her popular friends, Joan struggles to establish her own identity and to discover what she wants to do with her life. During this period of feeling uncertain, she must make difficult decisions about friendship, dating, and college. Joan must also overcome obstacles found in the most unexpected places.

Sophie's little brother died of leukemia two years ago, and her memories of him are beginning to slip away. She doesn't know how to deal with any of it-until she meets Francis. With a dead mother, a teardrop tattooed on his face, and a curiosity which is almost nosy, he has a lot to teach Sophie about losing someone and saving memories. They start out as friends, but soon Sophie realizes that Francis wants to be her boyfriend, too. Can Sophie give herself the permission to grow up? "Fast-paced, light, yet introspective, this novel of transition, love, and loss explores emotion while telling a fine story." (School Library Journal, starred review)

Sophie Merdinger's little brother died of leukemia two years ago, and she finds her memories of him fading. She can't forgive her father who had an affair while Erhart was dying, and she doesn't know how to deal with boys who used to be her friends but are now asking her out. Enter Francis. With a dead mother, a teardrop tattooed on his face and a curiosity that is almost nosy, he has a lot to teach her about losing someone and saving memories. And he wants to be her friend. Included only in Young Adult 10. This title is an Accelerated Reader® Title

Childhood dreams and beliefs are sometimes forgotten, but they are always real.What were yours? What are yours?Here is an sample of what our authors had to share:When I am older, I want to be a great dad, like the one I always wanted.- Malik-Aja Merisier When I am older, I see myself as a famous hockey player.- Corey Horwood When I am older, I see myself being very rich and living in a mansion. I see myself walking the red carpet for my movie premiere; my fans cheering for me and looking at me.- Meyghan Goodman When I am older, I'll see people I love go their separate ways.- Stephanie Cucuzzella