<p><strong> Winner of the Newbery Medal • <em>New York Times</em> Bestseller • An ALA Notable Book • An ALA Best Book for Young Adults • <em>School Library Journal</em> Best Book • <em>Booklist</em> Editors’ Choice • <em>Kirkus Reviews</em> Editors’ Choice • <em>Horn Book</em> Fanfare Book • New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age</strong></p><p>In this acclaimed, award-winning, and timeless national bestseller, Newbery Medalist Lynne Rae Perkins explores the crisscrossing lives of four teenagers on the verge of adulthood. The unique format incorporates short vignettes, haiku, Q&As, and illustrations by the author. Written with love and humor, <em>Criss Cross</em> is an unforgettable story of friendship, family, and growing up.</p><p>“It’s hard to write a book this good. Lynne Rae Perkins makes it seem easy.”—Kevin Henkes, <em>New York Times</em>–bestselling author of the Newbery Honor B