These books are fiction, yes, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t explore parts of real life. Relationships are often complicated, both on the page and in the real world.
Kezi, a social activist, is killed, and Happi and Genny go on a trip together after the tragic event. New information is revealed about Kezi’s murder, which changes things in a major way.
The Moulite sisters also wrote Dear Haiti, Love Elaine.
The books were adapted into wildly popular movies on Netflix, starring actors Lana Condor and Noah Centineo.
Deadline recently reported that a spinoff series focused on the youngest Covey sister is being developed. In addition, Han’s book The Summer I Turned Pretty is also being adapted, and includes a love triangle with two brothers.
Will starts to question what he thought he knew, and readers are along for the ride. This book has also been made into a graphic novel.
Jason Reynolds has also published books like Look Both Ways and All American Boys. Reynolds is currently the Library of Congress National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.
In this story, Rumi Seto loses her younger sister and partner in music, which changes her life in many ways. Strong emotions are explored like depression, grief, and love, in addition to the importance of music. There’s no easy way to deal with such a loss, and Rumi’s working to pick up the pieces.
The book is being adapted into a movie, with America Ferrera set to direct.
If you’re interested in more books by this author, you can check out her poetry book, Lessons on Expulsion.
