Books Like Right Where I Left You
Families who loved Right Where I Left You by Julian Winters 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 Right Where I Left You by Julian Winters 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 if your teen is navigating the bittersweet transition of senior year or struggling with the fear that their closest friendships might change after graduation. It is a heart-centered story about Isaac, a Black teen with social anxiety who tries to plan a perfect final summer with his best friend, Diego. When his plans fall apart and his feelings for Diego begin to shift, the story explores the vulnerability of being honest about who you are and what you want. Parents will appreciate the way it validates the intensity of teenage emotions while celebrating queer identity and neurodivergence through a lens of joy. It is a culturally rich, inclusive read that models healthy communication and the importance of finding one's community in the face of big life changes.
