2008 Coretta Scott King Honor Book
2015 Edwards Award Winner
Still reeling from the aftermath of the disastrous Warriors of Distinction pledging, things get worse for November when she discovers that she's pregnant with Josh's baby. She feels like she's failed, especially after she tells her mother. She's definitely concerned about how Josh's family will react once the news gets out. And how is she going to handle the start of her senior year incredibly pregnant? Meanwhile, Jericho trades his beloved trumpet for a football, working out his pain through sweat and hard work. But he's determined to be there for November, no matter what.
Like The Battle of Jericho, November Blues deals with teen issues in a realistic way. The choices November faces aren't easy, and the decisions she makes don't magically make everything better. The ending seems a little overly theatrical, but that's okay for a YA book. Great for teens who are into contemporary YA that doesn't revolve completely around romance or overly gritty situations.
(Read as part of YALSA's Hub Reading Challenge.)
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