The Callender Papers

The Secret Language of Girls (The Secret Language of Girls Trilogy)

Mixed Just Right

My Ex Best Friend (Party of Five: Claudia)

Blood Ties

Serena Says

BFF*: Two novels by Judy Blume--Just As Long As We're Together/Here's to You, Rachel Robinson (*Best Friends Forever)

Class Act: New Kid

In 'Tell Me If the Lovers Are Losers,' Cynthia Voigt explores the complexities of friendship, competition, and personal growth through the lives of three college freshmen roommates: Niki, Anthea, and Hildy. Niki is an athletic and competitive swimmer, Anthea is a studious and reserved individual, and Hildy is outgoing and sociable. Despite their differences, they form a close bond. The novel delves into their individual struggles, including Niki's intense focus on winning, Anthea's cultural and familial pressures, and Hildy's search for meaningful connections. As they navigate their first year of college, they confront challenges that test their friendship and force them to reevaluate their understanding of success and the true meaning of being a 'loser' or a 'winner' in life. The story is a poignant examination of the transition from adolescence to adulthood and the value of relationships in shaping one's identity.

Discover Your Child's Next Read

The Callender Papers

Cynthia Voigt, 1983

The Secret Language of Girls (The Secret Language of Girls Trilogy)

Frances O'roark Dowell, 2004

Mixed Just Right

Kayln Charest, Lilyluise R Ward, 2016

My Ex Best Friend (Party of Five: Claudia)

Erika Tamar, Violette Smith, 1998

Blood Ties

Zimkhitha Mlanzeli, 2014

Serena Says

Tanita S. Davis, 2020

BFF: Two novels by Judy Blume--Just As Long As We're Together/Here's to You, Rachel Robinson (Best Friends Forever)

Judy Blume, 2007

Class Act: New Kid

Jerry Craft, 2020