That's What Friends Do - by Cathleen Barnhart (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Told in two voices, middle-schoolers Sammie and David's long-term friendship is endangered when new student Luke begins flirting with Sammie just when David decides to confess his crush on her.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>A heartfelt and powerful debut novel for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and John David Anderson, <em>That's What Friends Do</em> is a book for anyone learning how to have the hard conversations about feelings, boundaries, and what it means to be a true friend. </strong></p><p>Samantha Goldstein and David Fisher have been friends ever since they met on their town's Little League baseball team. But when a new kid named Luke starts hanging out with them, what was a comfortable pair becomes an awkward trio. </p><p>Luke's comments make Sammie feel uncomfortable--but all David sees is how easily Luke flirts with Sammie, and so David decides to finally make a move on the friend he's always had a crush on.</p><p>Soon things go all wrong and too far, and Sammie and David are both left feeling hurt, confused, and unsure of themselves, without anyone to talk to about what happened. </p><p>As rumors start flying around the school, David must try to make things right (if he can) and Sammie must learn to speak up about what's been done to her.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Fans of Barbara Dee, Ali Benjamin, and Lynda Mullaly Hunt will find this discussion of shattered friendships, toxic masculinity and bullying to be a riveting read.--Young Adult Books Central<br><br>Readers who are beginning to navigate more complicated emotions and personal boundaries will appreciate this story which deftly handles sensitive topics like inappropriate touching and body autonomy.--School Library Journal<br><br>The book opens the doors to honest and truthful experiences of damage as a result of gender stereotypes that painfully impact both girls and boys.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books <strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>Told in dual perspectives, this important book will generate conversations about rape culture, consent, and positive relationships.--A Mighty Girl<br><br>"A careful introduction to consent and sexual harassment for a middle-grade audience... A worthy, timely, ambitious debut."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>"A dazzling debut, That's What Friends Do is a gorgeous, heartbreaking, and deeply felt tribute to the power of friendship."--Paul Griffin, author of <em>When Friendship Followed Me Home</em><br><br>"Barnhart artfully weaves two viewpoints together, offering a frank portrayal of middle school struggles and the ever-changing nature of friendship."--Dee Romito, author of <em>The BFF Bucket List</em><br>
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