In The Press

"Laprade’s use of the first person draws the reader quickly and capably into Gina’s life and feelings of being trapped. Gently, the author leads the reader to conclude that Elaine, too, is trapped — and to root for both aunt and niece to find their way to healthier, happier lives." www.recorder.com

Tinky Weisblat ~ The Greenfield Recorder

"In a highly-digitized age, when everything is becoming quick and compressed, Greenfield resident Amy Laprade wants to help middle-schoolers fall in love with the sometimes long and laborious art of writing." "Greenfield Author Uses Writing As A Weapon For Change"

Aviva Luttrell ~ The Greenfield Recorder