Me (Moth)

Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with the heavy, isolating silence that often follows a significant loss or when they feel like a ghost in their own life. Me (Moth) is a stunning novel in verse that follows Moth, a young woman who feels invisible after a tragic accident claims her family. When she meets Sani, a boy grappling with his own internal demons and Navajo heritage, they embark on a cross-country road trip that weaves together African American hoodoo traditions and Indigenous stories. It is an exquisite exploration of grief, ancestral healing, and the search for identity. While the themes are sophisticated and emotionally weighty, the lyrical poetry makes the intense subject matter accessible for readers aged 12 and up. Parents will appreciate how the book validates the nonlinear process of healing and provides a bridge for discussing complex family legacies.