Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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All Alone with You
Amelia Diane Coombs
Ages: 14+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster BFYR/S & S
ISBN: 978-1-5344-9357-5
Keywords: bands, Lesbian relationship, friendship, loneliness, mental health, romance , college applications
High school senior Eloise reluctantly volunteers to help the elderly in order to beef up her college application and unexpectedly finds friendship—and possibly more—with fellow volunteer Austin and 73-year-old Marianne.