Act

Written by: Kayla Miller

First line: Late for my bus.

Why you should read this book: This is a sequel to Click but not, I think, the sequel—I seemed to have missed an installment of the story about Olive Branche, the girl who is friends with everyone but doesn't seem to be part of any group—which finds our hero becoming aware of inequality within her school system and pursuing resolution through government. Incensed by the realization that some kids can't afford to go on field trips, and disappointed in the response to her petitions and protests, Olive runs for student council with the intention of helping other students achieve financial parity, circumvent inexplicable dress code violations, and end the public shaming of learning disabled kids. With a good handle on the issues and a strong base of supporters across the cliques, Olive has a fighting chance of enacting change, but her primary competition is running on the platform of "more pudding for everyone," and it's going to be an uphill battle to win hearts and minds in middle school.

Why you shouldn't read this book: You enjoy seeing children suffer for no reason.