Three Things I Know Are True

Reach for this book when your teenager is navigating the heavy weight of a family crisis, or when they are struggling to understand how to move forward after a life-altering accident involving someone they love. Written in poignant verse, this novel follows Livy as she cares for her brother, Jonah, who is in a vegetative state following a self inflicted gunshot wound. It explores the grueling reality of home medical care and the legal battle against the friend who owned the gun. This is a deeply emotional, realistic portrait of grief and the slow, messy process of finding a new normal. It is best suited for mature teens due to its focus on medical trauma and the consequences of gun violence, offering a compassionate space to process themes of guilt and sibling love.