The Yearbook Paperback

Holly Bourne's "The Yearbook" is a powerful and candid young adult novel that tackles the complexities of high school, toxic relationships, and finding your voice. The story centers on Paige, a quiet and observant teenager who feels invisible at school and at home, where her parents' marriage is fraught with tension and her father's erratic behavior dictates the family's mood. When the popular and manipulative "Awfuls" (Grace, Amelia, and Laura) hijack the school yearbook project, forcing Paige to document their "best" high-school moments—which are often outright lies or veiled acts of bullying—Paige decides she's had enough of staying quiet. Inspired by a mysterious "red pen" who leaves insightful comments in library books, and with the support of a budding romance, Paige embarks on a journey to expose the truth, challenge the lies, and rewrite her own story, learning that speaking up, even when terrifying, is the only way to truly exist.