The Hate U Give is a novel that illustrates racial injustice in our world. Through the eyes of Starr Carter, we see what she experiences as a young black girl in her community. Specifically, when she witnesses a police officer shoot her best friend Khalil. She did everything in her power to gain justice for Khalil. Throughout the book, she faces many challenges as she tries to avenge Khalil and cause change in her community.
Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul takes Greg Heffley and his family on a road trip—one that quickly spirals into chaos. What starts as a family vacation filled with big plans turns into a disaster full of car troubles, lost belongings, terrifying seagulls and plenty of Heffley family mishaps. From questionable motels to a run-in with a rival road trip family, Greg’s journey is nothing short of disastrous—and absolutely hilarious.
Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck follows Greg Heffley as he deals with one of his biggest challenges yet—navigating middle school alone. With Rowley now focused on his new girlfriend, Greg is left struggling to make new friends and questioning if his luck will ever turn around. Desperate for answers, he even turns to a Magic 8-Ball to make his decisions. As always, Kinney’s storytelling is packed with laugh-out-loud moments and hilarious misfortunes making for a wildly entertaining read.
Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel follows Greg Heffley as he tries (and fails) to navigate the world of middle school romance. When a Valentine’s Day dance is announced, Greg is determined to find a date—only to end up stuck as the awkward third wheel to Rowley and his last-minute date. Between cringe-worthy attempts at impressing girls, disastrous school events and family drama, Greg’s romantic ambitions quickly unravel in the most hilarious ways.
Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever throws Greg Heffley into a winter nightmare as he gets snowed in with his family—just as he’s on the verge of getting in trouble for accidentally vandalizing school property. With the power out, supplies running low and his little brother Manny making life even harder, Greg is stuck trying to survive both the freezing cold and his family’s antics. As always, Kinney delivers nonstop humor with Greg’s sarcastic observations and exaggerated reactions to everyday struggles.
Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth explores Greg Heffley’s struggles with growing up as he faces new responsibilities, awkward social changes and the realization that adulthood isn’t as great as it seems. When Greg and Rowley have a falling-out, he’s left to navigate middle school without his best friend, making everything from family drama to school pressures even harder.
Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid introduces readers to the hilarious and relatable world of Greg Heffley, a middle schooler navigating the ups and downs of school, family and friendships. Written in a diary format with witty illustrations, the book captures Greg’s often self-centered yet amusing perspective as he deals with bullies, embarrassing moments and his best friend Rowley’s unexpected rise in popularity.
Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow is a deeply emotional realistic fiction novel that follows the life of Charlie Davis, a 17-year-old girl struggling to rebuild her life after experiencing severe trauma and loss. I have read this book over and over again, wishing I could experience the emotional roller coaster of reading it for the first time.
All American Boys - One night. One incident. Two teenage lives forever changed. Rashad, a black teenager, gets brutally beaten by a cop for a crime he never committed. Quinn, a white teenager, watched it all unfold. Now, they’re both stuck in a mental fight. Rashad seeks justice, while Quinn battles his morals and emotions. With the world watching, they must make decisions that no teenager should have to make. Will they stand up, or just be another person lost in the crowd?
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid is an adult contemporary fiction novel centered around the Riva siblings who live in Malibu in 1983. The Rivas may be celebrities among the public, but they each have their own struggles hidden beneath the surface. When Nina, the oldest of the Riva siblings, throws her signature party, each of their issues are gradually unraveled throughout the night. Through flashbacks of the past and snippets of the present, tensions are gradually built and relationships are put to the test.
