In her novel Covered Buttons, Stephanie Saunders gives readers an unforgettable character in the person of Thea, a girl on the threshold of womanhood who is trying to make sense of the Ozarks culture she is born into. Along the way, you'll meet (among others) Betsy, Thea's adopted grandmother who is both abrasive and compassionate; Thea's father, Stephen, who only wants the best for his daughter; Thea's stepmother, Helen, who is also her ally and confidante; and Mary, her friend trapped in an abusive marriage. Stephanie worked on the novel for over ten years, and she shares the process of creating the various characters and sorting out their roles in the narrative. We are proud to celebrate the work of our Ozarks' authors and more specifically, Stephanie's achievement!
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