Thoughts and reflections on the Covid-19 pandemic. Students from every age group speak of "before" and "during" with powerful memories and stories of resilience and change. Words help these students deal with a challenging time and share stories to inspire others.

— Simon Traub-Epstein, International Library of Young Authors

From the publisher: “Oddinary: Was. Is. Will Be. is a collection of thoughts, feelings, and expressions written by New Orleans students aged 5-17. It explores the past two years of the pandemic from the perspective of young people including their struggles, joys, pains, and celebrations. If Arundhati Roy was right and the pandemic is indeed a portal, what have young people experienced tumbling through these daunting times? And what are they hoping lies on the other side?”