The Shadow of Amos: A Coming-of-Age Story About Family, Love, and Identity Paperback – Large Print, November 20, 2025

Quentin Kai Amos is valedictorian, scholarship-bound, and determined to succeed. But he can’t escape the shadow of his mother—Principal Amos—the woman who rules his school with an iron hand and forgets to be his mom at home. To teachers, he’s a troublemaker. To students, he’s a target. To himself, he’s just tired of being invisible.The only light in his world is Avery, the boy who makes him laugh when life feels unbearable. Together, they’re proof that love can be louder than judgment. But when his estranged father reappears and Avery’s family demands answers, Quentin is forced to face the people who let him down the most—his parents.The Shadow of Amos is a raw and powerful coming-of-age novel about identity, survival, and the families we choose. Perfect for fans of Nic Stone, Jason Reynolds, and Benjamin Alire Sáenz, this story blends heartbreak and hope in equal measure, showing that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is step out of the shadows and finally be seen. Read more