Class Mom A Novel
Class Mom A Novel by Laurie Gelman is a humorous exploration of the complexities of parent politics, published by Henry Holt and Company in August 2017. This 290-page novel follows Jen Dixon, a kindergarten class mom in Kansas City, who navigates the challenges of her role with a unique perspective shaped by her previous experiences as a mother of two college-age daughters. As she juggles the expectations of other parents and her own unconventional methods, Jen’s journey reveals the often petty dynamics of school involvement.
Readers will find a relatable and irreverent narrative that delves into family life and the humorous aspects of parenting. The story features a cast of characters, including an old flame, a hyper-sensitive “allergy mom,” and a demanding PTA President, all contributing to the chaos of Jen’s second stint as a class mom. With its satirical take on the pressures faced by mothers, Class Mom offers insights into the world of school events and parent interactions, making it a relevant read for anyone familiar with the intricacies of family life.
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Laurie Gelman’s clever debut novel about a year in the life of a kindergarten class mom—a brilliant send-up of the petty and surprisingly cutthroat terrain of parent politics.
Jen Dixon is not your typical Kansas City kindergarten class mom—or mom in general. Jen already has two college-age daughters by two different (probably) musicians, and it’s her second time around the class mom block with five-year-old Max—this time with a husband and father by her side. Though her best friend and PTA President sees her as the “wisest” candidate for the job (or oldest), not all of the other parents agree.
From recording parents’ response times to her emails about helping in the classroom, to requesting contributions of “special” brownies for curriculum night, not all of Jen’s methods win approval from the other moms. Throw in an old flame from Jen’s past, a hyper-sensitive “allergy mom,” a surprisingly sexy kindergarten teacher, and an impossible-to-please Real Housewife-wannabe, causing problems at every turn, and the job really becomes much more than she signed up for.
Relatable, irreverent, and hilarious in the spirit of Maria Semple, Class Mom is a fresh, welcome voice in fiction—the kind of novel that real moms clamor for, and a vicarious thrill-read for all mothers, who will be laughing as they are liberated by Gelman’s acerbic truths.
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