Leah on the Offbeat by Becky AlbertalliMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I listened to Shannon Purser's spot on narration of Becky Albertalli's awesome book about Leah, who is a drummer in a band) but we never actually see her in concert or really practicing- she is much better at pencil sketches, and they are on her blog, on her bedroom walls and really, really good! Leah has a great, close group of friends, she speaks her mind and is kind of gruff, she has come out to her mom that she is bisexual (but none of her friends know) and she is looking forward to going to college. As her year progresses Leah has a guy in their group asking her to prom (and really likes her, according to their friends) but Leah just maybe liking someone she crushed on a year ago...where will this take Leah? Albertalli has written a very relatable teen book dealing with LGBTQ issues, social class, single parents, race and teens will gobble Leah (Simon and Bram- love them!!!) and her drama and root for her---to put her heart out there, no matter what! Highly recommended!
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