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Realistic fiction for children and teens with titles by R. J. Palacio, Andrew Clements, Jason Reynolds, Erin Entrada Kelly, Nic Stone, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Ali Hazelwood.
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Talia Hibbert is a British author known for her contemporary romance novels. She began self-publishing her work before signing with traditional publishers. Hibbert is recognized for writing stories that feature diverse characters and explore themes such as chronic illness, mental health, and family relationships.
Her notable works include the Brown Sisters trilogy, which consists of Get a Life, Chloe Brown, Take a Hint, Dani Brown, and Act Your Age, Eve Brown. The first book in the series, Get a Life, Chloe Brown, was published by Avon in 2019. The trilogy has been praised for its representation and character-driven storytelling.
In addition to the Brown Sisters series, Hibbert has written other romance novels, including Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute, a young adult romance published by Joy Revolution in 2023. Her work often features protagonists from marginalized backgrounds and addresses issues such as disability and neurodiversity.
Talia Hibbert was shortlisted for the British Book Awards in 2021 for Get a Life, Chloe Brown.

Realistic fiction for children and teens with titles by R. J. Palacio, Andrew Clements, Jason Reynolds, Erin Entrada Kelly, Nic Stone, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Ali Hazelwood.
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