Lullabies for the Insomniacs

“The author is analytical at times, breaking down her symptoms as if identification and categorization will make them more manageable, but other poems come from a more primal place, the thoughts that come when life feels both precious and unendurable. . . Sometimes spare, even simple, and at other points sharply intelligent, the shifting language draws readers in, whether through the vulnerability of unadorned sentences laying emotional truths bare, or through the sparking of intellectual curiosity to slow down, ponder, and find meaning. . .”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“In this gritty memoir in verse, Foutz’s inner dialogue confirms humans are not one-size-fits-all and people shouldn’t be boxed in.”—Booklist

“Foutz conveys a tender embrace of her whole self in all its permutations. This perceptive collection offers insightful and, at times, uplifting revelations.”—Publishers Weekly

“Beautifully written in verse, this memoir shares the reality of living with these conditions. Written in verse, the story’s format softens the weight of a difficult subject, making it easier to process while still capturing the depth and emotion of the experience.”—School Library Journal