An ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Readers
Shortlisted for the Waterstone's Book Prize
A Publisher's Weekly "Flying Start" book
"This is an incredible book—heartbreakingly funny and utterly un-put-down-able."
— Lauren Myracle, NYT Bestselling author of ttyl
and Thirteen
Amy & Roger's
Epic Detour
Amy Curry is not looking forward to her summer. Her mother decided to move across the country and now it's Amy's responsibility to get their car from California to Connecticut. But since her father died in a car accident, she isn't ready to get behind the wheel. Enter Roger. An old family friend, he also has to make the cross-country trip. . .and has plenty of baggage of his own. But as they drive, Amy finds that the people you least expected may turn out to be the ones you need the most—and that sometimes you have to get lost in order to find your way home.
"One of the most touching, irresistible, and feel-good road trips I've been on in a long, long while. Amy & Roger is a book to love."
— Deb Caletti, National Book Award Finalist
"A near-perfect summer read that should leave readers with a thirst for travel and romance."
— Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"This entertaining and thoughtful summertime road trip serves up slices of America with a big scoop of romance on the side."
— Kirkus Reviews
"A classic literary road trip is what Matson delivers in high style…if all road trips were like this, nobody'd ever stay home."
— BCCB
"An emotionally rewarding road novel."
— School Library Journal
Second Chance Summer
News & Appearances
SCIBA Dinner
Saturday, February 16th
The Westin, Pasadena
Book Signing
LA Times Festival of Books
12:00 pm
"Call Me, Maybe?"
Panel discussion with Sarah Dessen, Gayle Forman and Robin Benway
Book signing to follow!
Sunday April 21st
Los Angeles, CA
USC Campus
Panel Discussion/ Book Signing
Teen Book Fest
Saturday, May 11
9am - 5 pm
Merton E Hill Auditorium, Chaffey High School
211 W Fifth St
Ontario, CA
3 Panel Discussions! Book Signing
Summer Lovin' Part II TOUR!!
May 15th at 7:00PM
Once Upon a Time Bookstore
2207 Honolulu Avenue
Montrose Shopping Park
Montrose, CA 91020
May 16th at 5:00PM
Mrs. Nelson’s Toy and Book Shop
1030 Bonita Avenue
La Verne, CA 91750
May 17th at 7:30PM
Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore, Redondo Beach
2810 Artesia Blvd
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
May 18th at 3:00PM
Event with Whale of a Tale Bookstore
*held at a local library, location TBA
May 20th at 7:00PM
University Bookstore
4326 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
May 23 at 6:00PM
Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 South McClintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
May 24 at 4:30PM
Panel at the Phoenix Comic-con
Phoenix Convention Center
100 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
