Shannon in the Spotlight by Kalena Miller

For someone who really likes things just so, having a roommate who doesn’t necessarily understand Shannon’s OCD is rough. Navigating that first real crush is no small thing! And Shannon is also dealing with the unexpected long-term visit from her abrasive grandmother. Then there’s Micah, the new boy that Shannon begins to hang out with. And those two get so caught up in being hurt and angry that they overlook something important to Fatima. She’s always been tight with her two best friends Fatima and Elise, but Elise, who has high hopes for her role in the summer musical, begins to act distant when Shannon, to everyone’s surprise, is cast in the play in the role Elise hoped for. THE NIGHT WHEN NO ONE HAD SEX (Out now) SHANNON IN THE SPOTLIGHT (Out now) SOUTH OF SOMEWHERE (Spring 24) Reader Scone enthusiast Dog mom Shannons. In addition to working on/through her OCD, Shannon is also dealing with all the typical issues that come with middle school. Her friends and family all know about it, and sure, they don’t always say or do the right thing, but everyone is trying to be helpful, compassionate, and understanding. She’s in therapy and works hard to talk about how she feels, what her triggers are, and what she can do to get through her worst moments. OCD is just a piece of it, and it’s a piece of it she’s learning to live with and cope with. Here we meet Shannon, who has OCD, but-of course-she also has a lot of other things happening in her life. Michael Shannon: It’s quite an odyssey, the story of these two people and how they come together.

Thank goodness for there now being SO MANY wonderful books that address mental health issues.

Shannon in the Spotlight by Kalena Miller