For any kid who doesn't believe one person can effect change. A risky reading movement begins at Dogwood, which could destroy June-or gain enough power to protect the one thing she cares most about: the freedom to read!Įqual parts fun and empowering, this novel explores censorship, freedom of speech, and activism. When her classmates realize she has access to contraband, she (secretly) becomes the most popular girl in school. Then June discovers a Little Free Library on her walk to school. Bradshaw, to feed her voracious appetite. Luckily, she has a great school librarian, Ms. What follows is a massive book ban at Dogwood Middle School, and suddenly everything June loves-the librarian, books, an author visit-is gone. Gr 47 To say 12-year-old June is passionate about books would be an understatement. It starts with one book deemed "inappropriate" by June's parents. until her parents take strict parenting to a whole new level. She follows the rules, plays flute in band, and spends her spare time reading. Celebrate the freedom to read with this timely, empowering middle-grade debut in the spirit of The View from Saturday or Frindle.
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