Suggested Reading

By Dave Connis

A student rebels against a school book ban, risking everything for the stories she loves.

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385 pages· 61,099 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Clara Evans is shocked when her school bans classic books, pulling them from shelves and punishing students caught with them. Determined to fight back, she creates a secret library in her locker, distributing banned titles like 'Speak' and 'The Chocolate War.' But when a beloved book is linked to an unforeseen tragedy, Clara must confront her role in the chaos. Can she reconcile her passion for these stories with the consequences of her rebellion, or will the fight prove too challenging? Dive into a tale of courage, censorship, and the power of literature.

From the publisher

In this hilarious and thought-provoking contemporary teen standalone that’s perfect for fans of Moxie, a bookworm finds a way to fight back when her school bans dozens of classic and meaningful books.Clara Evans is horrified when she discovers her principal’s “prohibited media” hit list. The iconic books on the list have been pulled from the library and aren’t allowed anywhere on the school’s premises. Students caught with the contraband will be sternly punished.Many of these stories have changed Clara’s life, so she’s not going to sit back and watch while her draconian principal abuses his power. She’s going to strike back.So Clara starts an underground library in her locker, doing a shady trade in titles like Speak and The Chocolate War. But when one of the books she loves most is connected to a tragedy she never saw coming, Clara’s forced to face her role in it. Will she be able to make peace with her conflicting feelings, or is fighting for this noble cause too tough for her to bear?”Suggested Reading is a beautiful reminder that there is nothing simple about loving a book.” –David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Mosquitoland

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