6 Feet Apart

About the Book

It is March 2020 and the world is shutting down. As COVID-19 begins to spread, eighth graders, Nina, and her twin brother, Andrew, are trying to adjust to quarantines, virtual learning, and feeling isolated from their friends. While their parents make their own adjustments to the restrictions, Nina and Andrew struggle to do their schoolwork online, due to numerous technical glitches. As weeks turn into months and the Fourth of July quickly approaches, they are finally allowed to gather outside in small groups, as long as they stay six feet apart. But there is only one problem. Their neighbor, Mr. Landers, does not believe the virus is real, spews racist comments, and refuses to follow the rules. Will Nina find a way to teach Mr. Landers that compassion and love will always overcome hate? Six Feet Apart is the inspiring story of a determined eighth grader as she attempts to bring light and hope into her neighborhood during a global pandemic.

About the Author

Linda M. Penn holds a master’s degree and rank I in elementary education from University of Louisville. She taught kindergarten through third grade in public schools for twenty-one years. Since retirement, Linda has written twelve children’s books and two adult books. She has conducted numerous writing workshops and book signings in the last several years. Linda’s latest book, “Six Feet Apart,” was written as result of trying to offer hope and encouragement to others by showing compassion, not hate. Main characters, Nina and her twin brother, Andrew, 8th graders, believe kindness overcomes evil words. They interact with neighbor, Mr. Landers, who believes the Coronavirus is fake and insults Nina and Andrew’s friends. The neighborhood rallies behind Mr. Landers when he is forced to confront the virus head-on. This book reflects Linda M. Penn’s own philosophy on life as she tries to inspire others to do and say good.