Books about dementia – Margaret Finnegan

Spelling it Out Chosen a Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year, 2026 edition

August 11, 2026Margaret Finnegan

I’m so happy to share the news that Spelling it Out is now Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year, 2026 Edition. You can learn more about Bank Street books and other 2026 titles here. Spelling It Out is a witty, compassionate middle-grade historical novel set in San Francisco in 1985. Rising seventh grader Ben … Continue reading Spelling it Out Chosen a Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year, 2026 edition

SPELLING IT OUT: Available Everywhere

May 19, 2025Margaret Finnegan

So happy to share this happy news: Spelling it Out is now available everywhere you buy books. And here is what people are saying about this latest Junior Library Guild Selection: “In his well-drawn character arc, Ben shoulders responsibilities beyond his years to help Nan: His growth signals the champion he’s becoming in his personal … Continue reading SPELLING IT OUT: Available Everywhere