The State of Us Lib/E
Published: 2020
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In "The State of Us," a gripping narrative unfolds as two families navigate the complexities of identity, relationships, and societal expectations. The story centers on an unexpected friendship between two teenage boys from starkly different backgrounds, whose lives are forever changed as they confront the realities of their worlds. As they explore their shared aspirations and the pressures that come with them, themes of family loyalty, personal choice, and the quest for belonging emerge. Their journey intertwines humor and heart, ultimately revealing the power of connection in a divided society. This poignant tale speaks to the struggles we all face in defining our place in the world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2020 by HarperCollins .
Shaun David Hutchinson is the author of The Deathday Letter , fml , and The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley.