But it's when Gen lets go of her history, the one she thinks she knows, that she's finally able to embrace the complicated, chaotic true story of her life, and take center stage.Īftercare Instructions, a debut full of heart and hope, follows Gen on a big-hearted journey from dorm rooms to diners to underground theaters-and ultimately, right into listeners' hearts. Digging deeper into her past while exploring the underground theater world of New York City, she rediscovers a long forgotten dream. Bonnie Pipkin’s YA Novel ‘Aftercare Instructions’ Gets TV Adaptation From Stampede Ventures, Wiip Stampede Ventures and independent studio Wiip will adapt Bonnie Pipkin’s debut novel, Aftercare Instructions. Through the lens of an ongoing four act play within the novel, the fantasy of their undying love unravels line by line, scene by scene. The betrayal causes Gen to question everything.Īs Gen pushes herself forward to find her new identity without Peter, she must also confront her most painful memories. She finds refuge and stability in her relationship with her boyfriend, Peter-until he abandons her at a Planned Parenthood clinic during their appointment to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. Bonnie Pipkin is a professor in the English department at Kean University (all campuses) - see what their students are saying about them or leave a rating yourself. 'Troubled.' That's seventeen-year-old Genesis according to her small New Jersey town. Bonnie Pipkin is an author and freelance writer who came back to her hometown of Chico in 2019 after nearly two decades in Brooklyn. 'A riveting novel as powerful as it is essential.' -Robin Wasserman, author of Girls on Fire Originally from California, Bonnie now lives in Brooklyn. 'An illuminating, beautiful portrait.' -Kathleen Glasgow, author of Girl in Pieces Bonnie Pipkin believes in prose, performances, puppet shows, and public displays of affection. 'Mighty, innovative, and nearly impossible to put down.' -David Arnold, author of Kids of Appetite Pipkin stole my heart with this book.' -A.S. Everyone is raving about Aftercare Instructions, Bonnie Pipkin's electric, format-crushing debut about furious friendship, crazy love, and unexpected hope:

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