Acting

Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with the weight of family responsibility or feeling like their personal ambitions are being sidelined by someone else's crisis. Sherri Winston explores the life of Eve, a high schooler in a small town who dreams of the stage but finds her world upended when her twin sister's pregnancy forces a shift in family priorities. It is a nuanced look at the bond between sisters, the pressure of expectations, and the difficult transition from childhood dreams to adult consequences. Parents will appreciate the realistic, non-judgmental approach to teen pregnancy and the sensitive portrayal of an African American family navigating change. It is an excellent choice for starting honest conversations about identity, choice, and the complicated path to independence.