In this sensitive, swiftly paced story, readers will find echoes of To Kill a Mockingbird as Chanda, a 16-year-old, astonishingly perceptive girl living in the small city of Bonang in Africa, must confront the undercurrents of shame and stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.
Through his artful style and dramatic storytelling, Allan Stratton captures the enduring strength of loyalty, the profound impact of loss, and a fearlessness that is powered by the heart. Above all, it is a story about living with truth.
Proceeds from the sale of this book will be used to support organizations working to better the lives of Africans living with HIV/AIDS.
Allan Stratton is an award-winning and internationally published and produced novelist and playwright. His novel Chanda's Secrets is a Michael L. Printz Honor Book. He lives in Toronto.