He Said, She Said

Kwame Alexander's 'He Said, She Said' is a vibrant, contemporary young adult novel told in verse, featuring two high school seniors, Omar and Claudia. Omar is a popular football player with a scholarship, while Claudia is a fiercely intelligent activist focused on social issues. They are thrust together when they become the unlikely leaders of a major school protest, using social media to amplify their message. As their revolution gains momentum, a powerful romance blossoms between them. The book explores themes of social justice, identity, first love, and the power of youth activism. Parents should be aware that the plot contains prominent profanity, sexual references, and moderate violence, as noted by the publisher, making it suitable for older teens.

"When a popular football 'playa' and ladies man and the smartest girl in school lead a school protest, sparks fly as their social media-aided revolution grows"-- Thrown together when they unexpectedly lead a huge social protest, Omar and Claudia find that a little flirting turns to real love. The plot contains profanity, sexual references, and violence.