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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I'd Rather Burn Than Bloom

Shannon C. F. Rogers

Ages: 14+

Published: 2023

Publisher: Feiwel and Friends/Macmillan

ISBN: 978-1-250-8-4566-5

Keywords: Family life, Mothers and daughters, Mourning

After the death of her mother, Filipina American Marisol spirals with grief and regret over their difficult relationship. Can a new friendship help Marisol process her loss?