The Heroic Lives of Al Capsella

Reach for this book when your preteen or young teenager starts expressing intense embarrassment over your existence, or when the 'uncoolness' of family life becomes a source of friction. Through the eyes of Al Capsella, a boy convinced he was born into the wrong, hopelessly normal family, this collection of stories uses sharp wit to navigate the universal struggle for independence. It provides a much-needed laugh at the absurdity of domestic life while subtly reinforcing that even the most 'mortifying' parents act out of love. It is a perfect choice for normalizing the awkward transition from childhood to adolescence, offering a bridge for parents and kids to laugh together at the cringe-worthy reality of growing up.