Ain’t it Funny
Margaret Gurevich
Eleven-year-old Maya is dealing with a changed family life after her father leaves home to pursue stand-up comedy. Her mother is focused on running the family’s Russian deli, while Maya hopes comedy can help bring her parents back together. At the same time, her anxiety and worries about germs are becoming more intense. The novel follows Maya’s determination to use stand-up despite anxiety and OCD, as she tries to repair the distance within her family and make sense of what is happening around her.
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