Inspired

By Susan Schaefer Bernardo

As if life weren't complicated enough, teenager Rocket Malone has just learned that her mysterious Aunt Polly is actually Polyhymnia, a Greek Muse who desperately needs her help. Now Rocket needs to juggle middle school and apprentice Muse training, learn how to ride Pegasus and blow glass, battle Zeus and catch a crazed nymph named Echo -- all without losing her best friend or looking like an idiot in front of her crush Ryan. As she strives to inspire others, Rocket learns to trust her own voice and realizes that the most important spark she must ignite is her own -- because the brighter she shines, the more she lights the way for those around her.

Inspired is delightful, insightful, and charming as it encourages kids to face their obstacles and chase their own passions. --Foreword Reviews May/June 2018

Bernardo's fast-paced novel takes readers through the emotional roller coaster of being a teenager trying to find her identity. Bernardo draws upon classical and contemporary literature and mythology to present the perfect blend of history, fantasy and entertainment. --Publisher's Weekly Booklife Prize

• Language: English
• Publisher: Susan Schaefer Bernardo
• Release date: May 7, 2018
• ISBN: 9780971122864

Susan Schaefer Bernardo

Susan Bernardo and Courtenay Fletcher are an author-illustrator team committed to creating books to engage, heal and inspire kids of all ages. The Big Adventures of Tiny House is their third book! In 2012, they indie published their first book, Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs, a lyrical picture book to reassure kids that love connects us forever, even if we are separated from our loved ones. That project led to a wonderful collaboration with LeVar Burton on a book to help kids cope with traumatic events, The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm. Rhino has been on an incredible journey since being published by Reading Rainbow in 2014 it won the Golden Ippy, was read aloud by First Lady Michelle Obama to military kids, and is currently orbiting the planet aboard the International Space Station as part of the innovative Storytime from Space program. Yes, Susan and Courtenay have A BOOK IN SPACE! You can learn more about Susan and Courtenay and their books (and find terrific art and nature activities!) on their Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs website....or check out www.susanbernardo.com and www.courtenayfletcherstudio.com.