![]() ![]() An interesting story that ends with little change of heart for Julia. Julia’s burgeoning (sexual) relationship with a young man complicates things further. Slowly, she learns that not everything is as it appears-her sister was not perfect, her parents have struggles, and her own emotions and thoughts are clouded by mental illness. Predictable clashes occur between feminist Julia and her strict, traditional Catholic parents. What unfolds is a story of family secrets, tangled emotions, and mental illness. Julia was already the black sheep of her Mexican-American family, but the death of her perfect, saintly sister Olga made things worse. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter Erika L. Unlike the rest of this list, this book is appropriate for any age. Although Williams-Garcia portrays complex and fractured relationships, the book is as much about forgiveness and reconciliation as it is about grief. Clayton tries to process his grief and anger in different ways, and Williams-Garcia weaves the language of blues throughout the story to communicate emotion. The only finalist geared toward middle schoolers, this book tells the story of a young African-American boy grieving the loss of his grandfather, “Cool Papa,” who was a jazz musician and passed that love to his grandson. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground Rita Williams-Garcia ![]()
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