Available May 5, 2026 from St. Martin's Press
“Liberty Island sweeps us into a Maine summer world where wild-hearted girls imagine themselves as pirates and treasure hunters, and one daring woman dares to write them into being ... a thrilling journey about the cost of independence, the necessity of re-imagining our future as women who will not be defined by others, and the power of children’s literature to shape not only stories, but lives.”
- Patti Callahan Henry, author of The Story She Left Behind
"Hume has given readers a gem with her atmospheric and charming second novel, Liberty Island. Unfolding across the windswept shores of Maine, the posh society parties of Boston, the teeming streets of New York City and beyond, this follow-up multigenerational tale explores the intersection of family history and long-hidden secrets. With poignant twists of plot and lovingly crafted characters, this is an immersive read that will have you rooting for the strong women who drive this story."
-Allison Pataki, author of Finding Margaret Fuller
"Liberty Island is a triumph by one of America’s most promising authors. Hume’s writing is lovely, gentle, and tender. Reading Liberty Island, I felt transported to a simpler time, but also to one that had familiar problems—experimenting with new ideas, trying to fit in, dealing with bullies, coming to terms with your own stubbornness, or falling in love after resisting for too long. A vivid and emotionally true story, set in a beautiful part of the world, that will stay with me for years to come."
-Dana Perino, #1 New York Times bestselling author of And the Good News Is