Where the Light Shines In

When thirteen-year-old adoptee Gloria seeks out the truth of her birth mother, she embarks on a path of lies, deception, and hurting those she holds most dear, only to learn that family is complicated, forgiveness is healing, and what has been broken can be made whole.

Additional information

Genre

Contemporary

Age

Middle Grade

Publisher

Independent

Imprint

Jolly Fish Press

Language(s)

English

Format(s)

Trade paperback

Author

Jenny Mattern

Release Date

15 September 2026

Release Month

September Releases

About the Author

Jenny Mattern is a a crafter of stories, a fledgling poet, and a cake-for-breakfast enthusiast. Her debut upper middle grade novel, Where the Light Shines In, is due to release in September 2026 through Jolly Fish Press. Jenny is represented by Nicole Eisenbraun at Ginger Clark Literary Agency.

 

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