News and Reviews — Elisa Stone Leahy

News and Reviews

Lambda Literary Award Finalist

Mallory in Full Color is a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award!
Ohio Book Award Finalist

Mallory in Full Color is nominated for the Ohio Book Awards!
SLJ Starred Review

Mallory in Full Color receives a starred review from School Library Journal!
Kirkus Review "A sincere, cautionary tale"

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Cybils Award Finalist!

Cybils Award Middle Grade Finalists for 2024 announced
-Cybils Awards
Immigration sanctuary experience inspires novel for youth.

“Sometimes a story is so good, it can’t be told just once.”
-Anabaptist World
Middle Grade Matters Podcast

On this episode, I talk with author Elisa Stone Leahy about her debut middle grade book Tethered to Other Stars. We talk about her work with immigrants and how that inspired the book, about the concept of sanctuary, about immigration activism, and about Elisa's plan to write more books inspired by this topic as well as venture into writing fantasy. Podcast Episode
"A beautifully executed, character-driven tale of family, courage, resilience, and the meaning of what is right."

— Kirkus Reviews
"Via a propulsive narrative that seamlessly balances typical tween worries with one girl’s social justice awakening, debut author Leahy crafts a powerful meditation on the difficult choice between what one views as right vs. safe with resounding empathy and skill."

-Publishers Weekly
Matter News Article

Columbus author Elisa Stone Leahy finds deep truths in fiction.
Interview with Elisa Stone Leahy, Author of Tethered to Other Stars (9/18/23)

— Interview at Middle Grade Minded
INTERVIEW WITH ELISA STONE LEAHY, AUTHOR OF TETHERED TO OTHER STARS (9/7/23)

— Interview at Smack Dab in the Middle
BCCB Starred Review

The Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books says there’s “A lot to love here.”