Cherry Kerrigan loves her simple life, her family’s tiny trailer, even working at Burrito Barn. Forget college—she’s marrying her sweetheart from next door. But here comes Ardelia Deen, a glamorous starlet who sweeps Cherry into a world of fast cars and penthouse parties. Now Cherry’s small-town life just seems so...small. When Ardelia drops a bomb of an offer, Cherry knows her life will change forever—no matter what she decides.
John M. Cusick focuses his signature satirical wit on Hollywood royalty and the wide-eyed dreams of Small Town, U.S.A., in a novel about discovering who you are...and changing your mind.
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“Cherry Kerrigan…will kick you in the teeth with her vim, wit, and homespun charm…A tightly plotted, full-hearted bildungsroman. Cherry Money Baby is better than cherry cola.”
— Laura Goode, author of Sister Mischief
“Cherry is a highly memorable character.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)“[An] intriguing, character-driven work.”
— Kirkus Reviews“Smart. Funny. A terrific read. I love that Cherry loves her family and loves that things aren’t perfect. I want to be her friend (though she might beat me up).”
— Carol Lynch Williams, author of Waiting and Glimpse“A witty and wise exploration of living big, living small, and figuring out which size will make you happiest. Unpredictable, smart, and deliciously satisfying.”
— Lindsay Ribar, author of The Art of Wishing“Beautiful, insightful, and unpredictable—just like Cherry herself.”
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John M. Cusick is an agent with Greenhouse Literary, representing middle-grade and young adult novels. He is the author of Girl Parts and Cherry Money Baby, as well as managing fiction editor at Armchair/Shotgun, a literary magazine. He lives in Brooklyn.
Sarah Elmaleh is an actor and voice-over artist. In addition to stage performances, she can be heard as the voice of numerous television commercials and video game characters. She lives in Brooklyn.