Jeannine Auth 
Emmy’s Question 

Emmy’s Question is a compelling story on a troublesome topic: parental alcoholism. Inspired by the diary of a young girl, the author has combined fact with fiction to present a powerful vehicle for education and healing. Endorsed by the Betty Ford Center’s Children’s Program prior to publication, it went on to win numerous other awards: Best Juvenile Fiction Finalist, 2008 USA Book News National Book Awards, Gold Medal Winner of the 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards; and Florida Publishers Association’s 2008 Award for Best Young Adult Fiction.