Books Like Tight
Families who loved Tight by Torrey Maldonado 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 Tight by Torrey Maldonado 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 is feeling the weight of social pressure or struggling to balance loyalty to a friend with their own internal moral compass. It is a powerful tool for middle grade readers who are starting to navigate complex social hierarchies where the line between being cool and being reckless begins to blur. The story follows Bryan, a boy who loves drawing and quiet moments, as he gets swept up in a friendship with Mike, a thrill-seeker who pushes him into increasingly risky situations. Through Bryan's eyes, parents and children can explore the nuances of masculinity, the impact of having an incarcerated parent, and the bravery required to say no when the pressure to be tough feels overwhelming. It is a deeply authentic look at urban life and the emotional work involved in staying true to oneself while living in a world that often demands you stay tight and guarded.
