The faculty lounge

a novel
Jennifer Mathieu
Book - 2024

"By the acclaimed author of Moxie, a funny, big-hearted adult debut that is at once an ode to teachers, a timely glimpse at today's pressing school-place issues, and a tender character study, following a sprawling cast of teachers, administrators, and staff at a Texas high school"--

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Main Author: Mathieu, Jennifer (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [New York] : Dutton, [2024]
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