These Bodies Between Us

In their familiar North Carolina beach town, Callie and her friends Talia and Cleo are joined by the enigmatic Polly, who introduces the idea of learning how to make themselves invisible. The plan initially seems impossible but eventually works, leading to a recklessness that makes it increasingly difficult for the girls to return to their former selvs.

Sarah Van Name grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina and now lives and works in Durham with her family and dog. She is the author of two young adult novels, The Goodbye Summer (2019, a Junior Library Guild pick) and Any Place But Here (2021).