Age Group: 12+ Years

Description: Unconventional Stargirl Caraway dazzles Mica High with her ukulele, cheerleading for rivals, and acts of random kindness—until conformity pressures crush her spirit. Narrator Leo Borlock falls for her authenticity, torn between love and popularity. Spinelli's poignant tale explores individuality, peer pressure, and true connection amid high school tribalism. Stargirl's quiet magic challenges readers to embrace uniqueness, question belonging, and celebrate nonconformity in a world demanding sameness.