Reyna Marder Gentin
Reyna Marder Gentin is the author of Unreasonable Doubts, a finalist in the Women’s Fiction Writers Association Star Award for debut fiction. She studies at The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, and her short stories and personal essays have been published widely online and in print. She lives with her husband and children in Westchester County, New York. For more information, visit ReynaMarderGentin.com.
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My Name Is Layla
- By: Reyna Marder Gentin
- Narrator: Renee Dorian
- Length: 3 hours 13 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
- Publish date: April 26, 2022
- Language: English
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On the first day of eighth grade, thirteen year-old Layla has a pretty good idea of what’s in store for her–another year of awkward social situations, mediocre grades, and teachers who praise her good behavior but find her academic performance disappointing. Layla feels certain she’s capable of more, but each time she tries to read or write, the words on the page dance and spin, changing partners and leaving her to sit on the sidelines. This year will be different in ways Layla could never have predicted. Her new English teacher, Mr. McCarthy, senses her potential. When he pushes her to succeed, Layla almost rises to the challenge before making a desperate choice that nearly costs her everything she’s gained. Will she be able to get back on track? And who can she count on to help her?
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