“It doesn’t matter what college you go to, but what you make of the journey.”
FROM THE FALCON FLYER: “The main character especially goes through changes that are both entertaining and inspiring to watch. Instead of just focusing on the wild side of a ‘party school,’ Hart also explores deeper themes like identity, responsibility, and learning to make choices for yourself.”
FROM AMAZON: “Jon Hart’s debut novel is Party School, a heartfelt, sometimes raucous, coming-of-age story with an important but often ignored message: It’s not college that you attend, but what you make of it. His first book, Man versus Ball: One Ordinary Guy and His Extraordinary Sports Adventures, is non-fiction. Man versus Ball chronicles Hart’s unique, often humorous sports adventures, from hawking dogs at Yankee Stadium to playing basketball on in-line skates to being a U.S. Open ballperson for three years. Hart has published work in several venues, including The New York Times and Time Out New York.”
WHAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT PARTY SCHOOL
“Party School: fun, zany, and surprisingly profound.”— Jenny Lyuke, Crossed Sabres, Arlington, VA
“Party School is not just about partying. It focuses on Dylan Mills finding the person he wants to become as he starts college. With atypical characters and scandals, this is an entertaining must-read.” Ava Van Vuren, The Observer, Potomac, MD
“An engaging and entertaining read filled to the brim with witty humor, lovable characters, and important lessons. I read it in a matter of days, because I just couldn’t put it down. Not only does it tell a creative story that will have you laughing at jokes then biting your nails at the romantic drama, but it also addresses some larger issues concerning how we think about ourselves and those around us.” —Nathan Shurts, Colt Chronicle, Kinnelon, NJ
“A tale about growing up, moving on, and making the most of a perceived bad situation, Party School has all the makings of a wonderful coming-of-age tale that encourages self-discovery and teaches you not to judge a book by its cover.” —Angela Hickey, The Tower, Washington DC
“Party School addresses many themes that will be familiar to DCUM posters such as parental emphasis on prestigious colleges and competition for admissions. The story also explores the challenges of the first year of college as students adjust to a new environment, make new friends, and leave the familiar confines of their homes behind. Dylan grows not only as a person, but in his understanding of what is important about college. It is a good antidote to the countless threads in the college forum suggesting that anything less than a top 10 school is a failure.” — Jeff Steele, DC Urban Moms and Dads
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Jon Hart is also the author of Man Versus Ball: One Ordinary Guy and His Extraordinary Sports Adventures
