About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their creative teenager is preparing to leave the nest or is struggling to balance their artistic passion with the practical demands of the real world. This story follows Piper Perish as she navigates her first year in New York City, working as an assistant to a demanding artist while trying to maintain her own creative identity. It addresses the friction between idealistic dreams and the grit required to survive in a competitive environment. Parents will appreciate how the book explores the transition to adulthood, the importance of finding a community that shares one's values, and the realization that art can be a tool for social change. It is an authentic, sophisticated look at independence for ages 14 and up.
