Mary Jennifer Payne je autorka, ktorej diela boli publikované v časopisoch, antológiách a magazínoch v Kanade aj v zahraničí. Je autorkou niekoľkých grafických románov pre YA a jej prvým YA románom je práve toto dielo. Vo svojej tvorbe sa zameriava na príbehy a témy, ktoré oslovujú mladých dospelých čitateľov. Jej práca učiteľky v školskom systéme sa odráža v jej jedinečnom pohľade na literatúru pre túto vekovú skupinu.
Black Americans are disproportionately affected by trauma and historically lack access to mental health resources. In this book, Black clinician and professor, Jennifer Shepard Payne, provides culturally tailored skills grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to meet the specific needs of Black readers dealing with trauma due to systemic racism, so they can live their life fully aware and in tune with their own values.
The final volume of the Daughters of Light series plunges Jasmine, Jade, and the other Seers into a reality where the boundaries of truth, fiction, and morality blur. As they navigate this uncertain landscape, they grapple with trust issues, not only with external forces but also within their own ranks, heightening the stakes in their quest across different planes of existence, including Earth and the enigmatic Place-In-Between.
Set in 2030, the story follows Jasmine as she navigates the challenges of caring for her sick mother and searching for her missing twin sister. Her reality shifts when she meets Raphael, who uncovers her identity as a gifted Seer. As Jasmine learns that her sister is trapped in the Place-in-Between, a realm inhabited by demons, she must confront her sanity and embrace her newfound abilities to rescue her sibling.
Fifteen-year-old Edie Fraser escapes her abusive father with her mother to start anew in London. When her mother fails to return home from work, Edie, fearing the police will send her back, embarks on a frantic search for her. Along her journey, she discovers an unexpected ally who helps her navigate the challenges ahead. The story explores themes of resilience and the bond between mother and daughter in the face of adversity.
The story follows Jaylin, a teen grappling with the unexpected text from a friend who passed away a year prior. This mysterious communication leads her on a journey of discovery and emotional turmoil, exploring themes of grief, connection, and the impact of loss. As she navigates this surreal experience, Jaylin must confront her feelings and uncover the truth behind the message, making it a compelling read for young adults seeking relatable and thought-provoking narratives.
In Lion of Africa John is a prison guard who must watch South Africa's most 'dangerous' prisoner - Nelson Mandela. As John gets to know Mandela, his ideas about his country and about freedom start to changeTreeTops Graphic Novels are visual, action-packed, historically-themed stories.
In the year 2031, reunited twin sisters Jasmine and Jade, along with the other Seers and Protectors, are in a race against time to retrieve and return a stolen ring of great power that is being used to control a demon army intent on taking their souls. It's a struggle for survival in a dystopian near-future as the final battle looms ahead.