Trampoline

<p><b>Tenth anniversary edition, with a new introduction by Darnell Arnoult, Sandra L. Ballard, Marianne Worthington, and Gillian Berchowitz and a new a</b><b>fterword by Beth Macy</b><br><br>First published in 2015, <i>Trampoline</i> introduced readers to Dawn Jewell, a fierce, funny, and unforgettable fifteen year old navigating the complexities of family, activism, and identity in eastern Kentucky. With a voice as raw and real as the Appalachian landscape she inhabits, Dawn becomes an unlikely fighter in her grandmother’s crusade against mountaintop removal mining-while wrestling with her own need for escape and self-discovery.<br><br>This tenth anniversary edition celebrates the enduring power of Robert Gipe’s illustrated debut novel, the first in the acclaimed Canard County Trilogy, rounded out by his later novels <i>Weedeater</i> (2018) and <i>Pop</i> (2021). Gipe’s storytelling-rooted in oral tradition and punctuated by his signature hand-drawn illustrations-captures the grit, humor, and heart of a region too often misunderstood. His portrayal of Appalachia is both unflinching and deeply loving.<br><br>The new edition features an afterword by bestselling author Beth Macy (<i>Dopesick</i>, <i>Raising Lazarus</i>). It also includes an collective introduction by Darnell Arnoult, Sandra L. Ballard, Marianne Worthington, and Gillian Berchowitz, offering insight into the novel’s place in Appalachian literature and its influence on a generation of readers and writers.<br><br>Limited to 1,000 copies, this commemorative edition is a tribute to a beloved book and its visionary author. Whether you're discovering Dawn Jewell for the first time or returning to Canard County, <i>Trampoline</i> remains a vital, vibrant portrait of a young woman-and a region-fighting to be heard.</p>