16 In Paris is a young-adult novel set in 19th-century France. It stars a teenage girl named Charlotte who:

• Attends a winter ball in a knockout gown she made herself
• Falls for an adorably idealistic young journalist
• Explores the city’s scintillating salon scene
• Meets real-life luminaries like Hector Berlioz and Francois Gerard
• Uncovers an outrageous family secret, and
• Protects her little brother when Paris erupts in a violent, real-life revolution.

One day I’d like to adapt the manuscript into an interactive e-book that brings a world of multimedia features and illustrative details to life. From music and artwork to expanded learning, the possibilities for engaging tween Francophiles are magnifique.