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Words We Keep, The
Erin Stewart
Ages: 14+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Delacorte Press/Random House Children's Books/PRH
ISBN: 978-1-984-84886-4
Keywords: Mental illness, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Microaggression, Bullying, Mexican-American
After her sister's suicide attempt, Lily, 16, starts spiraling downward. An English/art project partners her with Micah, a fellow depression sufferer. Includes mental health resources.