Crazy is linda vigen phillips debut into childrens lit. Crazy, a novel, is one of linda phillips fiction books about mental illness. Crazy by linda vigen phillips of all the books in all. My guest today is linda phillips, author of the verse novel crazy. Left without a refuge, can she find the courage to face what scares her the most. Jul 10, 2014 crazy is a compelling ya novel in verse about mental illness by debut author linda vigen phillips. Crazy is an absorbing, tender and often heartbreaking look at the toll mental illness takes on one family in the 1960s. Crazy is a compelling ya novel in verse about mental illness by debut author linda vigen phillips. The bulletin of the center for childrens books phillips freeverse poetry has a meaty narrative. While it may at first seem this is a story about an average high school girl who feels lost and while this may be true.
Her debut book, crazy, depicts the struggles of a teenage girl in the 1960 s coming to terms with her mothers bipolar disorder. Jul 11, 2018 linda vigen phillips finds passion in creating realistic fiction told in verse to offer hope to teens and their families who face mental or physical health challenges. Linda vigen phillips finds passion in creating realistic fiction told in verse to offer hope to teens and their families who face mental or physical health challenges. Eerdmans books for young readers, 9780802854377, 315pp. Oct 17, 2016 linda vigen phillips is the author of crazy, a young adult book written in verse which tells the story of a teenage girl coming to terms with her mothers mental illness. Linda vigen phillips, author at charlotte mecklenburg library. Linda vigen phillips finds passion in creating realistic fiction told in verse, to offer hope to teens and their families who face mental or physical health challenges. Mar, 2015 linda vigen phillips has always loved reading and writing poetry. For those who may shy away from a novel written in verse, crazys plot is so engaging and so smoothly written you wont even realize youre being captivated by poetry. Her acclaimed debut novel, crazy, depicts a teenage girl in the 1960s coming to terms with her mothers bipolar disorder. The book is semiautobiographical, having evolved from a collection of poems originally written as a cathartic way to process the mental illness in. Last night, needing a break from reading kids books and packing boxes, i picked up that book, simply titled crazy. As a retired teacher she delights in having enough time to pursue these passions.
She left after graduating from u of o but oregon never left her. Linda vigen phillips ya author self employed linkedin. Phillips, wayne and a great selection of related books. Linda vigen phillips is the author of crazy, a young adult book written in verse which tells the story of a teenage girl coming to terms with her mothers mental illness. Crazy by linda vigen phillips north carolina writers network. Behind these hands by linda vigen phillips, paperback. Linda vigen phillips is currently considered a single author.
Interview with linda vigen phillips writer of prose and poetry for young adults and middle grades linda, thanks for being a guest on my blog. Her debut book, crazy, is a ya novel written in verse about a teenage girl coming to terms with her mothers mental illness. While the violent climax may be upsetting, the book ends on a hopeful note. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Im back from my mfa classes more on that later, and im raring to get back to the interview. Ive put your name in the hat to win a free critique of two of your poems. Linda phillips ya writer, retired teacher, wife and mother, grandmother. Phillips free verse is serviceable, though the line breaks often feel arbitrary.
Crazy by linda vigen phillips of all the books in all the. Wellplaced popculture and historical references also authentically place the story in the early 1960s. Yes, i am almost finished with the first draft of the next book, but imore hi kathryn, thanks for the kind words about crazy. Yes, i am almost finished with the first draft of the next book. Laura is a typical teenage girl growing up in a small town in oregon in the sixties. Yet, modern teens will easily relate to lauras timeless personal journey. Linda vigen phillips writes realistic fiction that offers hope and encouragement to young adults and families facing mental or physical challenges. Her first book, crazy, is a multiple awardwinner, including the 2014 indiefab book of the year award, gold winner for young adult fiction.
Buy crazy by linda vigen phillips online at alibris. For those who may shy away from a novel written in verse, crazy s plot is so engaging and so smoothly written you wont even realize youre being captivated by poetry. Linda vigen phillips passion is creating realistic fiction that offers hope to teens and their families who face mental or physical health challenges. While it may at first seem this is a story about an average high school girl who feels lost and while this may be true at school, lauras family is everything but ordinary. Linda vigen phillips talks about behind these hands the. Join facebook to connect with linda vigen phillips and others you may know. Aug 27, 2014 i hope yall have had an awesome summer.
Linda vigen phillips, crazy its time for another round of the aptly titled segment, the author interview. It earned such accolades in 2015 as lndiefab book of the year. Linda vigen phillips was born and raised in pristine southeast oregon. Laura is a typical fifteenyearold growing up in the 1960s, but she carries a secret. A thoughtprovoking story told in verse, crazy by linda vigen phillips is a ya novel set in the 1960s. Linda vigen phillips linda vigen phillips passion is creating realistic fiction that offers hope to teens and their families who face mental or physical health challenges. Jul 17, 2018 about linda vigen phillips linda vigen phillips is an awardwinning author of young adult fiction. Oct 06, 2014 crazy paperback by linda vigen phillips. Linda vigen phillips hi kathryn, thanks for the kind words about crazy. Her debut novel, crazy, depicts the struggles of a teenage girl in the 1960s coming to terms with her mothers bipolar disorder. Linda phillips book, crazy, will be a great resource for parents, teachers, counselors, therapists, as well as.
Crazy by linda vigen phillips laura is a typical fifteenyearold growing up in the 1960s except one thing. While the optimistic assertion about lauras mental health seems dismayingly incomplete, this is worth a read for the texts vivid link between emotions and fine art. Linda vigen phillips writer of prose and poetry for young. Linda vigen phillips has always loved reading and writing poetry. Mar 18, 2014 introducing crazy by linda phillips part i congratulations to lisa kline, a frequent guest on this blog, who won the autographed copy of veronica rossis book under the never sky. In this episode, im thrilled to introduce you to fellow onefourkidlit alumni, linda vigen phillips, author of the ya novel, crazy. Before linda became a published author, she was a stayathome mom of twin boys, and a teacher in north carolina. The story shines a light on mental illness and, though set in the 1960s, is every bit as relevant today as it was then. Crazy is the story of a teenage girl coming to terms with her mothers mental illness. I started writing when the first diarywithakey was given to me as a present.
Lauras home life revolves around her mentally ill mother, and laura worries because i. Linda vigen phillips writer of prose and poetry for. She wants to become an artist like her mother, but that dream fades as she watches her mother disintegrate into mental illness. Linda vigen phillips, author at charlotte mecklenburg. Drawn from her own experiences growing up in oregon, it tells the story of a teenage girl coming to terms with her mothers mental illness. She says, there is a deepdown reservoir in my soul that holds the sound of lake wind whistling through tall ponderosas, sun glancing off of cascade range peaks, the semiarid wind carrying sage and juniper scentmore renewable resources than any writer. Its time for another round of the aptly titled segment, the author interview. Crazy is about a teenage girl in klamath falls whose. Eerdmans is proud to publish many books that have remained in print for decades true classics that have stood the test of time. Absolutely everything you need to know about business protocol by phillips, linda. Linda vigen phillips is a wellknown writer of young adult literature. Crazy by linda vigen phillips book trailer youtube. A compelling novel in verse about mental illness laura is a typical fifteenyearold growing up in the 1960s, navigating her way through classes, friendships, and even a new romance.
Linda vigen phillips while growing up in the 1960s, laura uses art to cope with her mothers mental illness. The novel crazy by linda vigen phillip is an emotional historical fiction novel about laura, a fifteenyearold girl going to high school in the early 1960 s. Introducing crazy by linda phillips part i congratulations to lisa kline, a frequent guest on this blog, who won the autographed copy of veronica rossis book under the never sky. Linda vigen phillips talks books and mental health the. Laura is a typical fifteenyearold growing up in the 1960s, navigating her. Linda vigen phillips best books for teens crazy a novel. Linda vigen phillips flawlessly paints normal tumultuous teen emotions exploding with fear. Jun 01, 2015 crazy is linda vigen phillips debut into childrens lit. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. Linda vigen phillips, a retired teacher, is passionate about poetry and realistic fiction.
Klamath falls native linda vigen phillips will read from her debut novel, crazy, at 7 p. She has donated so many books as giveawaysim happy she won one too. Linda phillips is the author of crazy, named among the best books for teens for 2014, and the young adult novel behind these hands. Jun 07, 2016 a thoughtprovoking story told in verse, crazy by linda vigen phillips is a ya novel set in the 1960s. Crazy by linda vigen phillips north carolina writers. Crazy follows its protagonist laura as she tries to balance her typical life at school with her secretly dysfunctional life at home. Her first novel in verse, crazy, deals with mental illness, and her second, behind these hands,addresses. Here she is, to tell us a little about herself, her process, and her amazing new book. Beatles references and the kennedy assassination ground the 19631964 setting. About linda vigen phillips linda vigen phillips is an awardwinning author of young adult fiction. Linda phillips book, crazy, will be a great resource for parents, teachers, counselors, therapists, as well as young adults and middle school readers. Discover book depositorys huge selection of linda phillips books online.
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