"Meeting Melanie" by Nancy Garden tells the story of two young girls, Davey and Melanie, who form a deep connection during a summer at camp. As they navigate the challenges of friendship, personal identity, and emerging feelings for each other, they confront societal expectations and their own struggles. Davey, who grapples with her emotions and fears of vulnerability, finds solace in her bond with Melanie, who is confident and self-assured. Together, they learn valuable lessons about love, acceptance, and the importance of being true to oneself in a world that often pressures them to conform. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 199 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc .

Nancy Garden is the author of young adult novels including "Annie on My Mind," "The Year They Burned the Books," and "Endgame. " She is also the author of the YA nonfiction book "Hear Us Out!," as well as novels for children. Garden was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and has lived most of her life in New England and New York. She spent her early adult years working in theater, doing office work, teaching, and editing. During that time, she wrote in the evenings, on weekends, and on vacations, as well as at odd moments while working. Now she writes as close to full-time as possible. When she isn't writing, visiting schools, or making speeches, she enjoys reading, gardening, hiking, the outdoors, and anything to do with dogs. She has received the Margaret A. Edwards Award, the Lambda Book Award and the Robert Downs Intellectual Freedom Award. She and her partner of over twenty years divide their time between small towns in Massachusetts and Maine. Sharon Wooding is an author and illustrator of children's books who lives in Groton, Massachusetts.