“Combining poetic form with a compelling narrative, CRAZY achieves a story of truth and authenticity, and, often, beauty.”

~Patti Gauch, former vice president and editor-at-large of Philomel Books.

“CRAZY is an absorbing, tender and often heartbreaking look at the toll mental illness takes on one family in the 1960s. The best books will leave you better and more compassionate for reading them and this is one of them. I loved it!”

~Karen Harrington, Author of SURE SIGNS OF CRAZY and COURAGE FOR BEGINNERS

“[T]he gorgeous and powerful language and verse structure moved me… Such a rich reading experience!”

~Louise Galveston, Author of BY THE GRACE OF TODD

“It should be in the hands of anyone – teen and adult – who has ever felt powerless at the hands of mental illness.”

 ~Kimberly Garnick Giarratano, School Library Journal.

“… a compelling and completely believable story of a young girl’s fight against terrible unknowns in her life.”

~Rosi Hollinbeck for the San Francisco Book Review

“Phillips’ accessibly written chronicle will resonate with teens who understand the desire to protect themselves from their families’ inner truths.”

~Booklist

“CRAZY is worth a read for the text’s vivid link between emotions and fine art.”

~Kirkus

“Laura’s story is one that will resonate widely with contemporary readers as they seek avenues of support through their own struggles to remain sensitive to mothers who sometimes disappear, and almost always to some degree disappoint.”

~Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books