About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is feeling the weight of high expectations or struggling to balance their cultural heritage with the desire for independence. Simone Thibodeaux lives in a boy proof container designed by her strict Haitian immigrant parents, but as senior year ends, she and her fellow late bloomer friends create a daring bucket list to reclaim their social lives. This story explores the nuance of immigrant family dynamics with humor and warmth. It is a perfect fit for readers aged 12 and up who are navigating the transition to adulthood and learning how to respect their roots while branching out on their own. Parents will appreciate how the book validates the struggle for autonomy without vilifying traditional family values.
