THE LAST TREE TOWN
Beth Turley
Cassi, who is Puerto Rican, is often surprised when others expect her to have different Latinx features. At school, she becomes distracted by a new boy in Math Olympics who tells stories about other “tree towns.” Her identity and a new friendship are tested after a negative video of her sister spreads widely. The novel addresses family, friendship, identity, mental health, and middle school life.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
