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Montpelier author's new young adult novel explores grief, healing and community

On the left, a red book jacket for The Minus-One Club, on the right, the author's photo.
Book cover: Macmillian / Author photo: Alice Dodge
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Montpelier young adult author Kekla Magoon released her latest novel this week, The Minus-One Club.

Kekla Magoon is an award-winning author of novels and nonfiction for middle grades and teenagers. She is also an alum and a faculty member of the Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Her latest book, The Minus-One Club, was published this week. It tells the story of a teenager named Kermit Sanders who lost his older sister in a car crash. Then, he gets an invitation to a club for kids who are grieving. Also in the club? Kermit’s crush, Matt. It’s a story of grief, healing and community.

Our guest:

  • Kekla Magoon, an award-winning young adult author from Montpelier

Broadcast live on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at noon.

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