OLDER FICTION
Franklin, Emily , Halpin, Brendan

Tessa Masterson Will Go to Prom

(3) YA When Lucas asks best friend Tessa to prom, she tells him she's a lesbian. Embarrassed, Lucas outs her and her wish to bring a girl to prom, sparking outrage in their Indiana town. Tension builds as the community turns on Tessa, while Lucas struggles to make everything right. Alternating points of view narrate this emotional, character-driven story about friendship and acceptance.

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