Graffiti Moon

Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling to bridge the gap between who they are at home and the secret, creative person they want to be in the world. It is an ideal pick for students who feel like outsiders or those who find traditional academic paths stifling compared to their artistic passions. Through the lens of a single, transformative night in Melbourne, the story explores the courage it takes to share your true self with someone else. At its heart, the novel follows Lucy, a girl obsessed with finding a mysterious graffiti artist named Shadow, unaware that he is actually Ed, the boy she once went on a disastrous date with. As they wander the city streets under the moonlight, the story delves into themes of creative expression, working class struggles, and the vulnerability of first love. Parents will appreciate the respectful, nuanced way it handles teenage independence and the discovery of hidden talents within a realistic urban setting.