Rachel Vail is the author of children’s books including Justin Case, Sometimes I’m Bombaloo, and Righty and Lefty. She is also the author of several books for teens and middle grade readers, including If We Kiss, You Maybe, Gorgeous, Wonder, and Never Mind, which she wrote with Avi. Vail was born in New York City and grew up in New Rochelle, NY, just down the street from her future husband, though she didn’t know that until much later. She attended Georgetown University, where she earned her B.A. in English and Theater. She lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.
A child struggles with bravery and fear during emotional goodbyes.
Gracie navigates unrequited love and friendship in middle school chaos.
Middle schooler faces a web of lies and social media chaos.
A child's anger transforms her, but love helps her find herself again.
A child struggles with bravery and fear during emotional goodbyes.
Third grade chaos: wrong teacher, lost toy, and a brave heart. Can Justin navigate his fears?
A child struggles with big emotions and the pressure to be perfect, learning it's okay to express them.
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
A child struggles with bravery and fear during emotional goodbyes.
A child struggles with big emotions and the pressure to be perfect, learning it's okay to express them.
Elizabeth faces surprises and big feelings when her class gets pets, including jellyfish.
Elizabeth needs cat ears to fit in, but maybe she doesn't need fixing at all.
Eighth-grade dreams shatter when Niki's best friend chooses popularity over loyalty.
Elizabeth tackles fairness and friendship in a school project.
Elizabeth must confront her feelings of exclusion to find unexpected friendship.
Gracie navigates unrequited love and friendship in middle school chaos.
Middle schooler faces a web of lies and social media chaos.
Fourth grade brings new challenges: friends, bullies, and tests. Can he navigate it all?
A girl feels left out when her best friend befriends someone new.
Justin faces camp challenges and fears, striving for bravery before fourth grade.
A piglet dreams of becoming a bunny, defying expectations and embracing identity.
Third grade chaos: wrong teacher, lost toy, and a brave heart. Can Justin navigate his fears?
A young girl battles nighttime fears with her mother's help.
A play date spirals into chaos. Can it be saved?
A child's anger transforms her, but love helps her find herself again.
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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Rachel Vail's books.
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