Books Like The Secret Summer Promise
Families who loved The Secret Summer Promise by Keah Brown 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 The Secret Summer Promise by Keah Brown 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 teenager is grappling with the vulnerability of a first crush or the fear that their physical differences might make them unlovable. It is a vital resource for parents of children with disabilities who want to move beyond stories of suffering and instead celebrate a protagonist who is allowed to be joyful, romantic, and ambitious. The story follows Andrea Labonair, a Black girl with cerebral palsy, as she navigates a summer 'Best Friend List' and the terrifying prospect of confessing her feelings to her best friend, Hailee. This is a deeply optimistic contemporary romance that centers on the concept of 'disabled joy.' It addresses themes of self-confidence, intersectional identity, and the importance of supportive community. Parents will appreciate the way it models healthy communication and emotional courage for the 12 to 17 age group, providing a mirror for disabled teens and a window for others into the lived experience of navigating the world with a physical disability while dealing with universal adolescent milestones.
