But nothing goes as planned when Penny learns that her parents have been keeping a big secret from her…and that secret is named Brian. Brian is Penny’s biological father, who Penny had no clue even existed--and Brian has reached out, because now he wants to get to know Penny. The news is a huge shock to Penny, and it makes her wonder what her life would be like if she had known the truth all along. Is Brian the missing puzzle piece?
Full of big, messy feelings and even messier family dynamics, Penny Out of Place is a heartfelt exploration of finding your place and what makes a “real” family.
Misty Wilson is the author of award-winning graphic memoir Play Like a Girl and the New York Times bestselling YA romance Falling Like Leaves. She is a teacher, a registered nurse, and a voracious reader. She loves binge-watching television series and adores rom-coms. She lives in Northeast Ohio with her husband and their two daughters.
David Wilson is an illustrator, writer, designer, and filmmaker. His latest work, Play Like A Girl, written by Misty Wilson, was a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection and a 2023 Buckeye Book Award winner.