Bright Before Sunrise (33 page)

Taylor Mysza—who wrangled my Schmidtlets so I had time to write. I’m sorry for all the times they made her sing Taylor
Swift
—someday they’ll figure out the Taylors are not the same person.

The Apocalypsies—well, the world didn’t end in 2012 and I’m so glad! Because we all have oodles more stories to tell, and I can’t wait to read them.

And always, my family, who let me dream, explore, and get into lots of mischief; my in-laws, who are endlessly generous with their babysitting time and help; and my puggles, who are only slightly more obedient than Never, but I love them anyway.

My impish Schmidtlets, I could write a whole book about
how much I love you … and if I did, you’d insist the last words be: “And fireworks!” (Dear Readers, I have no idea why … It’s just a Schmidtlet Storytime Rule.)

Lastly, St. Matt—You’re pretty cute in that halo. I love you.

And fireworks!

Send Me a Sign

Copyright © 2014 by Tiffany Schmidt

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First published in the United States of America in February 2014
by Walker Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing, Inc.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Schmidt, Tiffany.
Bright before sunrise / by Tiffany Schmidt.
pages cm
Summary: Jonah and Brighton are about to have the most awkwardly awful night of their lives. For Jonah, every aspect of his new life reminds him of what he has had to give up. All he wants is to be left alone. Brighton is popular, pretty, and always there to help anyone, but has no idea of what she wants for herself.
[1. Self-acceptance—Fiction. 2. Emotional problems—Fiction. 3. Love—Fiction.
4. High schools—Fiction. 5. Schools—Fiction.] I. Title.
PZ7.S3563Br 2014 [Fic]—dc23 2013025425

ISBN: 978-0-8027-3501-0 (e-book)

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