Here is the Indie Poetry Bestseller List based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending January 5, 2025. 

“Kaya of the Ocean is an absolutely gorgeous story, shining a light on the very real struggles of growing up and feeling like you are different. With incredibly heartfelt writing and a vivid setting, Kaya’s story can help young people that struggle with anxiety feel seen and heard,” said Jonathan Pope of Prologue Bookshop in Columbus, Ohio.