{"title":"Melissa Kantor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelissa Kantor\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts engaging and heartfelt young adult fiction that delves into the complexities of adolescence with warmth and honesty. Her stories often explore themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the challenges of growing up, creating relatable narratives for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eBiology Lessons\u003c\/em\u003e, Kantor's work combines emotional depth with compelling characters, making her books a thoughtful choice for anyone seeking contemporary young adult tales that resonate long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"biology-lessons-by-melissa-kantor-9781250334046","title":"Biology Lessons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBiology Lessons\u003c\/em\u003e by Melissa Kantor tells the poignant story of Grace Williams, a high school senior from Texas with her future all mapped out. Grace envisions moving to New York to study at Barnard College, aiming to one day win a Nobel Prize in biology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen tasked with tutoring Jack Nelson, the star baseball player who's failing biology, Grace considers it a mere enhancement for her college application. However, studying turns to flirting, and flirting evolves into secret meetings. Despite her expertise in biology, Grace finds herself unexpectedly pregnant. In a state where abortion is illegal and with parents who would expect her to keep the baby, Grace feels her future is slipping away before it has truly begun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith nowhere else to turn, Grace relies on her best friends, Addie and Sebastian. However, anti-abortion laws put anyone helping Grace at great risk, as any encounter might lead to an informant. A mysterious phone number and an offer of help discovered in a bathroom stall spur the friends to devise a daring plan to get Grace across state lines. While the danger to her loved ones and newfound allies is terrifying, Grace finds solace in the loyalty and support of Addie and Sebastian, knowing that she does not face these challenges alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48240795255020,"sku":"9781250334046","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250334046-biology-lessons-1.jpg?v=1787926579"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/melissa-kantor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}