The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn

The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn, written by Sally J Pa and published by Quill Tree Books, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers

book cover of "The Fire, the Water and Maudie McGinn" by Sally J. Pla

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Maudie, a neurodivergent young woman, loves spending summers with her dad in California. When a wildfire forces an evacuation, they move to a trailer on the beach. Burdened by secrets and her mother’s expectations, Maudie seeks affirmation by learning to surf. Her bravery broadens and transforms her sense of self-worth.

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A circular medallion in blue and silver. In the center, children hold hands and encircle a small world, all in silver. Words at the top read "Schneider Family Book Award" in silver script, and repeated in silver Braille at the bottom. Schneider Family Book Award

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The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.

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