The Revolution of Birdie Randolph

Brandy Colbert's 'The Revolution of Birdie Randolph' is a compelling young adult novel about 16-year-old Birdie, who has always tried to be the perfect daughter. Her world shifts when she falls for Booker, a boy her parents would never approve of, and her estranged Aunt Carlene, who has a history of addiction, moves in. This story skillfully explores complex themes of identity, family expectations, first love, and the impact of secrets. It also thoughtfully addresses heavier topics like addiction, racial profiling, and the juvenile justice system, all handled with nuance and care. Ideal for readers aged 12-18, it offers a rich narrative about self-discovery and standing up for what you believe in.

Perfect for fans of Nina LaCour and Nicola Yoon comes a novel about first love and secrets from Stonewall Book Award winner Brandy Colbert. Dove "Birdie" Randolph works hard to be the perfect daughter and follow the path her parents have laid out for her: She quit playing her beloved soccer, she keeps her nose buried in textbooks, and she's on track to finish high school at the top of her class. But then Birdie falls hard for Booker, a sweet boy with a troubled past...whom she knows her parents will never approve of. When her estranged aunt Carlene returns to Chicago and moves into the family's apartment above their hair salon, Birdie notices the tension building at home. Carlene is sweet, friendly, and open-minded--she's also spent decades in and out of treatment facilities for addiction. As Birdie becomes closer to both Booker and Carlene, she yearns to spread her wings. But when long-buried secrets rise to the surface, everything she's known to be true is turned upside down.