
By Janae Marks
Part of the Zoe Washington series
Zoe helps her father open a restaurant, but can her podcast revive public interest in their story?
Zoe Washington's father, Marcus, is finally free, dreaming of opening a restaurant. Zoe, eager to help, plans to be his pastry chef. Yet, re-entering society proves tough for Marcus, and starting a business is harder than expected. Determined, Zoe launches a podcast to share exonerees' stories and raise funds. But as public interest fades, can Zoe's voice reignite their cause and make Marcus's dream a reality?
An empowering and big-hearted sequel to the bestselling and critically acclaimed From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks! Two years ago, Zoe Washington helped clear Marcus’ name for a crime he didn’t commit. Now her birth father has finally been released from prison and to an outpouring of community support, so everything should be perfect. When Marcus reveals his dream of opening his own restaurant, Zoe becomes determined to help him achieve it–with her as his pastry chef of course. However, starting a new place is much more difficult than it looks, and Marcus is having a harder time re-entering society than anyone expected.Set on finding a solution, Zoe starts a podcast to bring light to the exonerees’ experiences and fundraise for their restaurant. After all, Zoe knows full well the power of using her voice. But with waning public interest in their story, will anyone still be listening?
Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.
Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.
Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.
Top contributors: Amy Lovseth · Literary Leslie