27 Books to Help Kids Understand the Immigrant Experience

Parents need to know that Something in Between is a teen romance by veteran author Melissa de la Cruz. Sexy stuff is fairly light, with some passionate kissing briefly described and mention of making out. There are a lot of positive role models for academic and athletic achievement, pushing yourself, and working hard. The story encourages empathy for undocumented immigrants, and teens will learn a lot about what people go through in pursuit of the American dream. They'll also gain a lot of insight into Filipino culture.