Every Day

There are important books—books everyone should read because of what they teach us about ourselves and others. There are entertaining books—books we delight in reading because they’re so compelling and fun. And then there are books that somehow manage to be both important and entertaining, books like those written by David Levithan. Through his own writing and […]

If you’re anything like me, you read Every Day, by David Levithan, and immediately wanted a sequel in the worst way. It’s the story of A, who wakes up each day in a new body and a new life. Only one thing remains constant in A’s life, and it’s the fact that, at midnight, s/he’ll be taken […]

The holidays are great—and so is the family time that comes with them—but once in a while we need to hole up in our bedrooms and escape all that togetherness. When you can’t just hop in a car and ride far, far away, turn to a book that can make you feel like you’re a thousand […]

Being the new kid is tough. Moving to a new town or even a new school thrusts you into the role of outsider in a game where everyone else already knows the players and the rules. Sometimes, you meet and make new friends immediately, and while it’s a comfort, it’s still hard to not miss […]