Books Like We Can Be Heroes
Families who loved We Can Be Heroes by Kyrie McCauley 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 We Can Be Heroes by Kyrie McCauley 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 processing the weight of a local or national tragedy, particularly school violence, and is struggling with the intersection of personal grief and public outrage. It serves as a compassionate bridge for teens who feel that their pain is being overlooked by a society that moves on too quickly after a crisis. The story follows two best friends, Cassie and Beck, who are mourning the loss of their friend Vivian after a school shooting. They navigate the complexity of honoring her memory while facing a community that seems more interested in systemic arguments than the individual lives lost. It is a powerful, realistic exploration of gun violence, gender-based aggression, and the restorative power of art and activism for ages 14 and up. Parents might choose this to validate their child's feelings of anger and helplessness, offering a narrative that moves toward healing through action and shared memory.
