About This Book
Reach for this book if your child is navigating the complex social hierarchies of middle school or if you suspect they are struggling with the guilt of being a bystander to unkindness. Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone is a powerful exploration of the 'incidental' ways kids hurt one another in order to fit in. When the eccentric Jennifer Chan goes missing, her neighbor Mallory must look through Jennifer's journals and confront her own role in the events that led to her disappearance. It is an essential read for middle schoolers aged 10 to 14, offering a nuanced look at accountability, the pressure of peer groups, and the redemptive power of taking responsibility for one's actions. It helps normalize the difficult feelings of shame that come with social mistakes while providing a roadmap for making things right.
