Ten-year-old Andy Northrup struggles with the tragic death of a family member and the realization that something terrible is going on with his best friend. He believes both are his fault, the result of his failure to follow the rituals of his obsessive compulsive disorder. Andy slides into a dark place, shutting out his family and friends. He rarely speaks, until an unexpected conversation about baseball with his counselor gives him a great idea. With help from a mysterious source he invites his family and friends to a special day that he hopes will make everything right again.

My Favorite Color is Hot Dog is about family, friendships, loss, grieving and the resilience of the human spirit, all bound together by a love for baseball, in particular the New York Yankees. Readers from young adult to adult will find its themes compelling and affirming. It will give hope to those searching for a means to cope with tragic loss and resonate with fans of Mitch Albom and Andy Andrews.