About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is beginning to question their family history or struggling with a sense of belonging in a world where they feel 'other.' Broken Bridge follows Ginny, a talented sixteen-year-old artist growing up in a quiet Welsh town with her single father. Her world is upended when she discovers that her mother, whom she believed was dead, is actually a famous Haitian artist who is very much alive. The story explores the complexities of being biracial in a predominantly white community and the emotional fallout of long-held family secrets. This is a sophisticated, realistic novel for older teens that handles themes of identity and betrayal with nuance and respect. It is an excellent choice for normalizing the complicated feelings of adolescence and opening deep conversations about honesty and heritage.
