Class Mom A Novel
Class Mom A Novel by Laurie Gelman is a reprint edition published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on July 24, 2018. This 320-page book presents a humorous take on the complexities of parent politics through the eyes of Jen Dixon, a kindergarten class mom navigating the challenges of her role. With two college-age daughters and a five-year-old son, Jen’s experience is anything but typical, as she faces the scrutiny of other parents while managing her own unique family dynamics.
Readers will find a relatable and irreverent exploration of the social landscape surrounding school events, from the pressures of email responses to the demands of PTA contributions. The narrative introduces a cast of colorful characters, including an old flame, a hyper-sensitive “allergy mom,” and a glamorous Real Housewife-wannabe, all contributing to the chaos of Jen’s life. This novel delves into themes of motherhood and community, offering a comedic perspective that resonates with anyone familiar with the trials of parenting.
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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 this 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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