Middle school can be challenging in the best of circumstances. When you live in a sticker-covered van with a crystal-collecting, sage-burning, free-spirited mother and an unconventional, sometimes moody father, it’s virtually impossible.

“Unsinkable Cayenne” is a literary novel in free verse by award-winning middle grade author Jessica Vitalis. By turns poignant and humorous, this voice-driven Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection will be a new favorite for fans of books such as “Alone” and “Starfish.”

For this author event, Jessica will be joined on stage with local middle grade author Jacqueline West. RSVPs recommended but not required.