Love, Pinky Bean

Set during the summer before high school, this young adult novel follows 14-year-old Pinky Bean Millinghouse as she navigates her small Midwestern town, dreaming of exciting adventures and big-city life. As an aspiring fashion designer, poet, and musician, Pinky yearns for new friends, thrilling experiences, and a departure from her quiet surroundings. The story captures the hopes and uncertainties of youth, leaving readers wondering what may come next for Pinky.