A Good Kind of Trouble

In "The Truth About Everybody," debut author Lisa Moore Ramée introduces twelve-year-old Shayla, who strives to navigate the ups and downs of junior high while adhering to the rules. Faced with questions about her identity and the complexities of her friendships, Shay discovers the importance of standing up for her beliefs, especially as her sister gets involved in the Black Lives Matter movement. After attending a powerful protest, Shay decides that some rules are meant to be bent, leading her to wear an armband in support of the movement—a choice that ignites tension among her peers and forces her to confront her fears. This heartfelt middle-grade novel tackles themes of friendship, activism, and self-identity in a rapidly changing world.