Books like Hearts unbroken by Cynthia Leitich Smith
During her senior year, Louise Wolfe ends her relationship after her boyfriend mocks Native Americans. She redirects her energy to the school newspaper, where her staff uncover a contentious story: the school musical director’s decision to cast the musical “The Wizard of Oz” inclusively is sparking backlash.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: Cynthia Leitich Smith
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