#13 - Me and Earl and the Dying Girl - Jesse Andrews

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is the story of Greg Gaines, a high school senior who tries to avoid social drama by blending into the background. His life is turned upside down when his mother forces him to befriend Rachel, a classmate diagnosed with leukemia. The novel’s exploration of themes of friendship, mortality, and the awkwardness of adolescence have landed it on many banned and challenged book lists. It’s a coming-of-age story that offers a unique take on illness, love, and what it means to truly connect with others.