Buckle Up (2024)

Synopsis

Lonnie is going through big changes in his life—with his parents newly divorced, he’s trying to figure out his new normal. He likes living with his mom and sister, but misses spending time with his father—and the short drives to and from school just aren’t enough.

His dad is determined to make every moment count, relying on the car rides to talk about all of the big things that are hard to talk about elsewhere—divorce, sexuality, racism and more. As Lonnie gets used to this new dynamic and hard conversations, will he be better able to connect to his dad? Or will this new family structure force them even further apart?

From: Penguin Random House

Notes on This Title

The main character of this title is a Black, bisexual middle schooler.

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Reviews

“A successful blending of text and image that results in engaging storytelling.” (Source: Kirkus Reviews)

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