Class Mom (Gelman) - Book Reviews

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Class Mom exposes the underside of room parenting…. [But] Gelman's novel gives readers a lot to laugh about, including some very, very funny emails.… In the end, it's impossible not to root for Jen as a fellow foot soldier in the guerrilla war against so-called perfect mothers.
Katherine Heiny - New York Times Book Review


Irreverent and hilarious.
New York Post


Jen Dixon, a mom with two college-age daughters (been there, done that) brings zest, impatience and irreverence to her role as kindergarten mom for her 5-year-old son.
Columbus Dispatch


Don’t miss this hilarious send-up of parental politics (a Best New Books).
People


[A] funny, charming debut novel.… With its appealing tone and a sweet mystery at its core, Class Mom offers up refreshingly likable characters in relatably goofy situations.
Good Housekeeping


Jen's first-person narration is sassy yet vulnerable as she faces motherhood with panache and her midlife crisis with uncertainty. Her e-mails to the other parents will elicit cackles of glee. Class Mom provides mom-raderie to those who still feel 20 but aren't.
Shelf Awareness


Class Mom is wicked fun. I will forever have a secret smile at school drop off having read this book. Thank you, Laurie Gelman, for this well-written, deviously funny viewpoint on motherhood today.
Katie Brown - Lifestyle TV


In Class Mom, Laurie Gelman's titular character is the perfect class mom's alter ego, with wit and just enough snark to make it a really fun read.
Victoria Rose, Publisher - Us Weekly


Warning: Do not read Class Mom in the quiet car on the train because you will LOL! (Sorry, not sorry, fellow commuters.) Laurie Gelman’s HI-larious debut novel is a must-read for anyone with small people at home!
Meaghan Murphy, Executive Editor - Good Housekeeping


When Jen Dixon is asked by her best friend…to be kindergarten class mom…, she begrudgingly agrees. With her first email, full of snark, wit, and charm, Jen sets the stage for how things will be in Miss Ward's class. Moms, trying to hold back tears of laughter, will relate.
Library Journal


Gelman’s debut draws a delightfully snarky character in Jen Dixon, kindergarten-class mom and purveyor of jaw-dropping but spot-on class updates.… Snappy dialogue and quick pacing make this a fast and fun read…fans of Jen Lancaster and Maria Semple will love meeting Jen Dixon.
Booklist


Miss Ward's Kansas City kindergarten class has a room parent with major attitude.… Gelman's debut is a literary stand-up routine, and you might as well just give in: this woman is going to get a laugh out of you.
Kirkus Reviews