The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy

“Crackling, witty narration, free roaming between hyperintellectual allusion and shout-outs to Candyland and Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, will immediately grip fans of Frank Portman and John Green.” —The Bulletin, starred review

Witty, sarcastic Ethan and his three best friends are students at Selwyn Arts Academy, which has been hijacked byFor Art’s Sake, a sleazy reality-television show. In the tradition of Ezra Pound, the foursome secretly writes and distributes a long poem to protest the show. They’re thrilled to have started a budding rebellion.

But the forces behind the show are craftier than they seem. The web of betrayal stretches farther than Ethan could have ever imagined, and it’s up to him, his friends, and a heroic gerbil named Baconnaise to save Selwyn.
From the Hardcover edition.

Kate Hattemer taught high school Latin for three years and now works at an independent bookstore in Cincinnati. She delivered an epic poem at her university graduation ceremony, and is also the author ofThe Land of 10,000 Madonnas. Learn more about Kate and her books at KateHattemer.com.
From the Hardcover edition.