Alice in the Know

Reach for this book when your teenager is beginning to balance the new responsibilities of a first job alongside the evolving social pressures of high school. As Alice enters the summer before eleventh grade, she navigates the transition from childhood hobbies to the realities of the working world at a local mall. It is an ideal choice for parents looking to normalize the 'in-between' feelings of mid-adolescence, where the desire for independence often clashes with the need for parental guidance. The story deals honestly with mature themes including body image, relationship boundaries, and peer choices. It offers a grounded, realistic look at growing up in a way that encourages open dialogue about self-respect and making informed decisions during the high school years.