
Ami Polonsky's "Every Story Ever Told" is a powerful verse novel exploring the aftermath of trauma through the eyes of thirteen-year-old Stevie. Following her survival of a shooting, Stevie experiences PTSD, a journey sensitively portrayed through poetry. The narrative beautifully illustrates how community, empathy, and shared stories of resilience from both friends and unexpected sources can provide profound comfort and aid in healing. This book is ideal for middle-grade readers navigating difficult emotions or seeking stories of hope and recovery.
Following her survival of a shooting during her hometown's Kickoff to Summer, thirteen-year-old Stevie grapples with PTSD but finds comfort through the stories of resilience shared by friends and strangers.