Cover Reveal ~ Magda, Standing by Christine Fallert Kessides ~ #YA #Historical @InkSlingerPR

We’re so excited to be assisting Christine Fallert Kessides on the reveal of her upcoming historical YA novel. Magda, Standing is a gorgeous story a girl’s struggle for self-determination as the country perches on the edge of war and pandemic.

Title: Magda, Standing

Author: Christine Fallert Kessides

Genre: YA Historical

Release Date: June 13th

About Magda, Standing:

When her father pulls her out of high school to care for her invalid mother and little brother, sixteen-year-old Magda is devastated—but the greater challenge is saving her family in the face of a war and pandemic. 

In 1916, the world is at war, even if America has not yet joined the effort. But for Magda, the growing hostility her German immigrant family faces hits close to home. Despite her domestic obligations, Magda persists with her education, determined to find an independent role for herself. Faced with the mounting crises of the war and the Spanish flu, Magda seeks the knowledge and strength to try to protect those she loves most. Standing up to a war and pandemic, traditions and expectations, Magda embarks on a journey of self-discovery and resilience that leads her back to embracing her family and caring for a wider community.  

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About the Author:

Christine Fallert Kessides was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was always interested that all her ancestors were from Germany. After reviewing her family genealogy and reflecting on some of her relatives’ experiences, she was inspired to write Magda’s story.   Christine attended college and graduate school at Northwestern University and Princeton University, respectively. She had a career writing policy reports in international development. Reading, especially historical fiction, has always been a passion. She lives outside Washington DC, in suburban Maryland with her husband, and sees their four children, grandchild, and granddogs as often as possible. Magda, Standing is her first novel.  

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