New York: Harcourt, Inc., (2008) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Her second novel (the first was a finalist for the National Book Award.) "Ms. Beatrice Hempel, teacher of seventh grade, is new - new to teaching, new to the school, newly engaged, and newly bereft of her devoted father. Overwhelmed by her newness, she struggles to figure out what is expected of her in life and at work." Jonathan Franzen says that this "story of a love affair is pure pleasure to read." SIGNED on the title page. 193 pp. ISBN: 0-15-1014965.

New York & Boston: Little Brown, (2016). First edition - A book for middle school readers - ever since Jacky, born in the middle of six other girls, was little, she realized that making people laugh with her was the best way to keep them from laughing at her, but now she is beginning to discover that she may have problems that can't be laughed away. Illustrated by Kerascoet. 363 pp plus 8 pp publisher's ads for other "Jimmy" books.