16 & Pregnant A Novel
16 & Pregnant A Novel by LaLa Thomas, published by Simon and Schuster on January 3, 2023, is a contemporary young adult novel that explores the complexities of friendship and the challenges of unexpected pregnancy. With 320 pages, this edition delves into the lives of two best friends, Erykah and Kelly, as they face the realities of adolescence and the significant changes that come with an unplanned pregnancy.
Readers will find a narrative that highlights the bond between Erykah and Kelly as they navigate their junior year at East Prep High. Erykah’s unexpected pregnancy forces both girls to confront their aspirations and the pressures of their circumstances. The story addresses social themes relevant to young adults, including friendship and the impact of pregnancy on their lives. Through their journey, they learn about resilience and the importance of support, ultimately discovering strength within themselves and each other.
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The bond between two best friends is put to the test when one of them gets pregnant in this “powerful and timely” (award-winning author Angela Johnson) contemporary young adult novel for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.
Erykah was looking forward to junior year at East Prep High. She has a cute boyfriend, gets good grades, and has the best bestie. Money is tight, though that’s nothing new in her world. But everything changes when she gets pregnant. Having a baby at sixteen was definitely not part of the plan.
Kelly’s plan was to dominate junior year—grade-wise and on the basketball court—and eventually get an athletic scholarship. It did not include helping her best friend through a pregnancy. But that’s what best friends do, right? Besides, Kelly has every intention of being a good auntie.
As the two girls navigate the pregnancy, they’ll learn some harsh realities about the world and be forced to make some huge decisions. They’ll also discover a deep reserve of strength and compassion…for each other and themselves.
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