They needed an audience that would react to their story the way they had reacted to Simon Vs as well as several other novels by queer authors.

The turning point as when she read Becky Albertalli’s “Homo Sapiens Agenda.” This was the work that kicked them into high gear as they had a story in their heart they wanted to get out. As a child, she used to read and then staple up stories and drawings and pretend it was a book. They also read and love the works of the likes of Courtney Summers, Becky Albertalli, Laura Silverman, and Adam Silvera among others.ĭeaver believes that her story is one that many other authors have.

When they is not working or writing, they can be found in the kitchen baking or out in the garden chasing down toads that like digging holes in it. The novel tells the story of Ben De Backer that comes out to his parents and then has to deal with the inevitable effects of the decision. They are best known for their debut novel “I Wish You All the Best.” It is one of the very first novels written by a non-binary author that features a non-binary protagonist. This book will save lives.' - Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs.Mason Deaver is a young adult author that works as a librarian and identifies as non-binary. 'Heartfelt, romantic, and quietly groundbreaking. But Ben’s attempts to go unnoticed are thwarted when Nathan Allan, a funny and charismatic student, decides to take Ben under his wing.Īs Ben and Nathan’s friendship grows, their feelings begin to change, and what started as a disastrous turn of events looks like it might just be a chance to start a happier, new life.Īt turns heartbreaking and joyous, I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver is both a celebration of life, friendship, and love, and a shining example of hope in the face of adversity. When Ben De Backer comes out as nonbinary, it doesn’t go down as planned: they are thrown out of their house and forced to move in with their estranged older sister.Īll Ben can do is try to keep a low profile in a new school. But that's all it takes to change everything.

This book is going to be so important to so many people.' - Alice Oseman, author of Heartstopper 'A soft, sweet, and incredibly important story about a nonbinary teen finding their voice.

I wish you all the best by mason deaver