Love Is A Revolution

A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling with the exhausting pressure to perform or change their personality to fit in with a peer group or romantic interest. It speaks directly to the moment a child starts prioritizing a crush's preferences over their own authentic joy. Through Nala's story, the book explores the tension between wanting to be loved and wanting to be seen. Renée Watson captures the nuance of being a Black, plus-sized girl navigating first love, body image, and the realization that the most important relationship is the one she has with herself. It is a realistic, hopeful, and deeply relatable contemporary romance for ages 12 and up that validates the beauty of taking up space, both physically and emotionally.