Bestselling author David Levithan (known for "Every Day," "Boy Meets Boy," and "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" co-written with John Green) treats the tragic events of September 11th with care and empathy in this novel of loss and grief, but also of hope and redemption. There is a Before and there is an After... The lives of three teenagers—Claire, Jasper, and Peter—are changed forever on September 11th, 2001. Claire, a high school senior, is sent to visit her younger brother in his classroom. Jasper, a sophomore from Brooklyn, awakens to worried phone calls from his parents in Korea, wondering if he's okay. Peter, a classmate of Claire's, is forced to return to school as everything unfolds around him. This story follows three teenagers whose intertwined lives are reshaped by this catastrophic event. As they get to know each other, their moments become interconnected, leading to new insights, friendships, and a greater awareness of the world around them and the people close to them. David Levithan has written a novel about loss and grief, but also about hope and redemption. While the characters slowly learn to move forward in their lives, despite being forever changed, one rule remains: love is indeed the higher law. MARGARET A. EDWARDS AWARD WINNER.