"A joyous contemporary YA novel by journalist and Guy in Your MFA Twitter mastermind Dana Schwartz, And We're Off is a tale of travel, romance, and plenty of mother-daughter banter. That this will be the first book in a long line of delightful literature from wunderkind Schwartz seems inevitable and lovely." -- Vulture ( New York Magazine ) " And We're Off is sure to steal your heart and inspire some serious wanderlust."-- HelloGiggles "You haven't seen banter this quick--or a bond this tight--since Rory and Lorelai." -- Seventeen "[Schwartz] deftly mixes humor and tenderness.This funny, whimsical tome isn't easy to put down once you start." -- Rolling Stone "Funny, chock full of heart and wanderlust, And We're Off feels like traveling with a good friend. A fun debut with a superb voice.

" -- Adi Alsaid, author of Let's Get Lost and Never Always Sometimes "Fun, poignant, and funny. I want to travel with Dana, and after reading this, so will you." -- New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Maureen Johnson "An engaging and heartfelt book. Dana Schwartz truly knows what it is to be young and talented." -- Mara Wilson, author of Where Am I Now ? "[Nora's] journey to understand who she is, both as a person and an artist, is rewarding, as is the evident love behind her grandfather's assignments and advice." -- Publishers Weekly "It's hard to beat a European holiday for vicarious fun. The up-to-the-minute details about travel in Europe make this an engaging, enjoyable, and even informational read." -- Kirkus Reviews "Nora's European adventures, very real fears, and endlessly entertaining narration keep this exploration of what it means to be a creator, a friend, and a daughter firmly grounded, and readers will be happy to come along for the ride.

" -- Booklist ".nicely balanced with dry humor, delightful description, and a little bit of naughty pleasure.A fun choice for summer reading shelves." -- School Library Journal.