Tell Me It Isn't True

"Reading Cathy Merritt's book is like wandering through an antique store where every object has a story to tell. These tender, wise vignettes are so full of heart, meaning, and nostalgia that I found myself wanting to step into the pages, pull up a chair, and stay a while. Each vignette in Cathy Merritt's collection feels like a conversation with an old friend. Tell Me It Isn't True is a deeply heartfelt book that reminds us of the beauty in everyday moments and the stories we carry forward. Part memoir, part time capsule, Cathy Merritt's stories open a window into a time nearly forgotten in these fast-moving times-glimpses of small-town life, family love, and the moments that make us who we are. In a world moving too fast, this collection offers a quiet, restorative pause for the soul."-Kathleen Lane is a fiction writer for young readers. Her middle-grade novel, The Best Worst Thing (2016) was an Oregon Book Award finalist. Lane lives in Portland, Oregon, where she co-hosts the art and literary event series SHARE, teaches writing through the Literary Arts' Writers in the Schools program. She is also the Executive Director of the non-profit OKYOU that offers free arts-based mental health projects, workshops and resources to help youth navigate big emotions.