Northern Fried Chicken

Reach for this book when your teenager is beginning to question the status quo or feels the social cost of standing up for what is right. It is a thoughtful exploration of a Jewish high schooler, Betsy, who finds herself caught between the safety of her old social circle and the urgent call of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Through Betsy's journey, the book tackles themes of bravery, justice, and the evolving nature of identity during adolescence. It is ideally suited for readers aged 11 to 15 who are navigating their own moral awakenings. Parents will appreciate how it models the difficult but necessary transition from following the crowd to leading with conviction.