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The Year I Stopped Drawing

An Illustrated Novel-in-Verse

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Pub Date 10 Nov 2026 | Archive Date 10 Dec 2026

ABRAMS Kids | Amulet Books


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Description

From nationally bestselling author and artist Grant Snider comes a powerful and inventive middle-grade illustrated novel-in-verse about overcoming perfectionism, discovering the power of art, and surviving seventh grade

“A beautifully written, designed, and illustrated story! Grant Snider's poetry sings and captivated my heart on every page! I couldn't put it down! Buy it. Read it. Share it!” —John Schu, librarian and New York Times bestselling author of Louder Than Hunger

Adam has always been the kid who could draw. But this year, everything feels off.

His parents are fighting. A bully is picking on him. There's a new artist in school. His life is changing . . . faster than he can keep up.

As Adam's world turns upside down, he can feel his love of drawing slipping away. But who is Adam without art? 

From nationally bestselling author and artist Grant Snider comes a powerful and inventive middle-grade illustrated novel-in-verse about overcoming perfectionism, discovering the power of art, and...


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ISBN 9781419788383
PRICE $18.99 (USD)
PAGES 312

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