Simone Breaks All the Rules

Simone Breaks All the Rules is a fresh and funny #ownvoices novel about Simone Thibodeaux, a Haitian-American high school senior whose life is tightly controlled by her strict immigrant parents. As senior year draws to a close, Simone and her 'late-bloomer' friends decide to create a bucket list of all the typical teen experiences they've missed, including kissing a boy, sneaking out, and choosing their own prom dates. This book is perfect for young adults navigating the complexities of cultural expectations, parental rules, and the desire for independence and first love. It explores themes of friendship, identity, and the challenge of deciding which rules are worth bending for personal growth, all while maintaining a humorous and heartwarming tone.

Late bloomers unite! This fresh and funny #ownvoices novel from rising star Debbie Rigaud is perfect for fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and Booksmart. Simone Thibodeaux's life is sealed in a boy-proof container. Her strict Haitian immigrant parents enforce no-dating rulesand curfews, and send Simone to an all-girls school. With senior year coming to a close, Simone makes a decision.She and her fellow late-bloomer friends will create a Bucket List of all the things they haven't had a chance to do. On the list: kissing a boy, sneaking out of the house, skipping class (gasp!), and, most importantly, choosing your ownprom date. But as the list takes on a life of its own, things get more complicated than Simone expected. She'll have to discover which rules are worth breaking, and which will save her from heartbreak.