MY JASPER JUNE

Narrator Imani Parks creates a youthful voice for 13-year-old Leah, who will be spending summer at home rather than at camp due to a family tragedy that slowly reveals itself. When Leah finds a new friend, Jasper, who has set off on her own due to a rough family life, she starts to face the past and find a new way forward. Now she must find a way to help Jasper in return. Parks excels in creating emotion and drama, especially during arguments between Leah and her parents. Listeners will feel a deep connection to these characters and hope that they find healing and acceptance through their journeys. M.D. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2019]