Books like He said, she said by Kwame Alexander
In this coming‑of‑age tale set in a modern U.S. high school, Omar, a popular football player, and Claudia, the smartest girl in class, find common ground when they organize a campus protest. Their shared drive for change turns into a budding romance as they navigate social media, school politics, and the challenges of teenage love.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kwame Alexander
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