A Good Kind of Trouble

Name: A Good Kind of Trouble
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Book Synopsis: From debut author Lisa Moore Ramée comes this funny and big-hearted debut middle grade novel about friendship, family, and standing up for what’s right, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give and the novels of Renée Watson and Jason Reynolds.

Twelve-year-old Shayla is allergic to trouble. All she wants to do is to follow the rules. (Oh, and she’d also like to make it through seventh grade with her best friendships intact, learn to run track, and have a cute boy see past her giant forehead.)

But in junior high, it’s like all the rules have changed. Now she’s suddenly questioning who her best friends are and some people at school are saying she’s not black enough. Wait, what?

Shay’s sister, Hana, is involved in Black Lives Matter, but Shay doesn't think that’s for her. After experiencing a powerful protest, though, Shay decides some rules are worth breaking. She starts wearing an armband to school in support of the Black Lives movement. Soon everyone is taking sides. And she is given an ultimatum.

Shay is scared to do the wrong thing (and even more scared to do the right thing), but if she doesn't face her fear, she'll be forever tripping over the next hurdle. Now that’s trouble, for real.

“Tensions are high over the trial of a police officer who shot an unarmed Black man. When the officer is set free, and Shay goes with her family to a silent protest, she starts to see that some trouble is worth making.” (Publishers Weekly, “An Anti-Racist Children’s and YA Reading List”)

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Looking for a captivating and empowering middle-grade novel? Look no further than "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée. This heartwarming debut is filled with laughter, friendship, and the importance of standing up for what's right. If you loved "The Hate U Give" and the works of Renée Watson and Jason Reynolds, then this novel is a must-read for you.

Meet twelve-year-old Shayla, a girl who just wants to follow the rules and navigate seventh grade with her close-knit group of friends. However, junior high throws her a curveball, challenging her friendships and questioning her identity. Shayla is faced with being told she's not "black enough" and must confront her fears and decide what battles are worth fighting.

Inspired by her sister's involvement in the Black Lives Matter movement, Shayla embarks on a journey to find her own voice. Experience the power of protest as Shayla embraces her support for the Black Lives movement by wearing an armband to school, standing up for her beliefs against the backdrop of a tense trial. See how one girl's courage can make a difference and inspire others to take a stand.

Don't miss the chance to join Shayla on her incredible and transformative journey. Discover the power of breaking the rules and the importance of standing up for what you believe in. Embrace the relatable struggles of adolescence and the triumph of finding your own path. Get your copy of "A Good Kind of Trouble" today and be inspired to make a difference.

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