Hubbard, J. (2014). And We Stay. New York: Delacorte Press.
Emily Bean is a 17 year old girl who was sent to boarding school. She struggles to let people into her life and get close to her. Through poetry, she is able to express herself and her feelings about what happened. She became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion. Her ex-boyfriend, Paul, wanted to keep the baby and her, but Emily did not think that was what was best, so she broke up with him. Paul ended up committing suicide, with Emily watching. She went on to have the abortion before going to boarding school. Emily slowly becomes friends with KT, her roommate. Emily's teacher encourages her to enter a poetry contest. As she places her poems in the order she wants them, Emily realizes that her life does not have to be defined by that one moment, her abortion. She knows her life will go on and that she can treasure the memories through her poetry. As she lets KT in her life, Emily finds a best friend that will last her a lifetime.
This is a book that many teenagers can relate, whether it be an abortion, suicide, or depression. The many underlying issues are things that typical teenagers struggle with on a daily basis. And We Stay is a story of overcoming hardships and looking towards the future, even if you do not know what that holds. Recommended for teens 15-18 years old.
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