Books Like Leap
Families who loved Leap by Simina Popescu often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Leap by Simina Popescu often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels they are losing their place in their friend group as middle school social dynamics begin to shift. It follows a young girl who discovers a passion for track and field while navigating the painful sensation of her best friends moving on to different interests and social circles. This graphic novel beautifully validates the anxiety of being left behind while showing that finding your own pace is more important than keeping up with everyone else. It is a perfect choice for readers aged 8 to 12 who are experiencing the growing pains of changing friendships and the search for a new sense of belonging through sports or extracurriculars.
