Because at the darkest moment in every story there is hope….



Authors united in support of the students of Ferguson, MO

The terrible events in Ferguson, MO have rocked the community and the nation. The outrage, sense of betrayal and hopelessness are obvious in every photograph, interview and social media message. I don’t know what will happen next, but I am certain it will linger long into the future.

As a parent and a young adult author, I can’t help but think of the youngest members of the Ferguson community. I worry that they will see the hopelessness and unrest around them and turn their back on the possibility of a better future. I worry that they will believe they don’t matter. I am terrified they will lose hope. They need to be reminded that they are important and that there is hope even in the darkest of times.

Fellow authors – I ask you to join with me in sending hope to Ferguson through signed books. The Ferguson Library is doing amazing work to help the young people in their community. An interview with director Scott Bonner gives a glimpse into their efforts. We can help them do more. We all know that sometimes it takes just the right story to make the difference. Let’s send them as many as we can so each child can find the one that speaks to them.

Please let me know if you are sending books (talktojoelle@aol.com) so I can add you to the list of authors on this page. Let’s show the students of Ferguson that there is hope in each and every story. They still have their story to write.