April 2024
What happens when your dream gets turned upside down?
A junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Twelve-year-old Emmie Ethrige lives with her widowed father in South Carolina, dreams of wheelchair motocross, and is working toward her dream of buying a serious set of wheels to take her big-air tricks to the next level. But when a mishap leads people to question her independence, Emmie must find a way to change their minds.
AIR is now available in Japanese! Special thanks to Shogakukan Publishing for the release.
Target Book Club Pick (age 9-12)
Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Nominee (2023-2024)
Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year (2022)
“Air is fantastic, fierce, and too much fun. Please read it immediately”
“…will engage readers from start to finish”
“A fantastic, bright, and important read”
“A fun, fierce heroine fights architectural ableism with the powers of friendship”
AIR in the media
August 2022
Author Spotlight: Monica Roe
July 2022
13 Titles To Share With Older Readers During Disability Pride Month
June 2022
Air by Monica Roe: Episode 3
May 2022
Air by Monica Roe: Episode 2
May 2022
Air by Monica Roe: Episode 1
March 2022
12 Must-Read March Children’s Book Releases
January 2022
Upcoming 2022 MG Releases
January 2022
Interview with Monica Roe, Author of AIR – Part II
January 2020
