Why am I passionate about this?
Ann's 3 favorite reads in 2023
Plus, Ann's 5-year-old's favorite books.
Why did Ann love this book?
I look out for great stories for younger readers that also happen to normalize mental illness. This YA novel is about Alberto, a sincere and kind undocumented young man from Mexico who lives with his sister in the US and works long hours for her dodgy boyfriend.
Alberto has auditory hallucinations due to increasingly severe bipolar disorder, and then is accused of a grisly crime. Stork shows us how easily the mentally ill are victimized and preyed upon versus the converse, and we fear the predators may pull it off as Alberto is indeed ill. However, with the help of friends and community, heās got a chance in this high-stakes YA thriller.
1 author picked I am Not Alone as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 13, 14, 15, and 16.
Alberto's life isn't easy: He's an undocumented immigrant from Mexico who lives with his sister's abusive boyfriend, but he'd always accepted his place in the world. Until he starts hearing the voice of a man called Captain America, a voice that wants him to achieve more, no matter the cost. Grace has it all: She has a supportive boyfriend, she's on track to be valedictorian, and she's sure to go to the college of her dreams. Still, nothing feels right to her any more after the divorce of her parents, and feels she needs something more. When Alberto and Graceā¦