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Candidly Cline

HarperCollins

Cline Alden has music in her bones.

Born in Paris, Kentucky and raised on her Gram’s favorite country music, Cline dreams of making it big with her own songs—even if her mother has always told her that music won’t pay the bills.

So when Cline finds out about a Young Singer-Songwriters workshop just a few towns over, she is determined to take her first real step toward her musical dreams. It might just require a little . . . fibbing to her mama.

Cline never imagined the butterflies she’d feel surrounded by so many other talented kids—especially Sylvie, whose effortless style and killer rock and roll playlist give Cline a different kind of butterflies that she’s only ever heard about in love songs.

And as she learns to make music of her own, Cline begins to realize how many sides of herself she’s been holding back. There’s a new song taking shape in her heart—if only she can find her voice and sing it.

Coming November 9 2021!

♦ A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

★ "Destined for the spotlight." - Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW

★ "Warm and hopeful." - Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

“Thrums with the joy of weaving your heart’s whispers into a song for all to hear. Empowering, affirming, and sweet as all get-out.”
— Lisa Jenn Bigelow, author of Drum Roll, Please

“Like a perfect country song, CANDIDLY CLINE sings a sweet and empowering tune of hope, friendship, and the beauty that comes from chasing seemingly impossible dreams. Cline Alden is my hero.”
— Ashley Herring Blake, Stonewall Honor author of Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World

"Cline Louise Alden is a character you can't help but cheer for in this endearing story about finding your voice and pursuing your dream. A tender exploration of the power of different kinds of love and making your own music."
— Nicole Melleby, author of In the Role of Brie Hutchens