> BENito RUNS
Benito’s father has been in Iraq for over a year. When he returns, Benito’s family life is not the same. Dad suffers from PTSD—post-traumatic stress disorder—and yells constantly. Benito can’t handle seeing his dad so crazy, so he decides to run away. Will Benny find a new life? Or will he learn how to deal with his dad—through good times and bad?
> PlAN B
Lucy has her life planned: she’ll graduate high school and join her boyfriend at college in Austin. She’ll become a Spanish teacher and of course they’ll get married. So there’s no reason to wait to sleep together, right? They try to be careful, but Lucy gets pregnant. Lucy’s plan is gone. How will she make the most difficult decision of her life?
> REcRUitEd
Kadeem is Southside High’s star quarterback. College scouts are seeking him out. One recruiter even introduces him to a college cheerleader and gives him money to have a good time. But then officials start to investigate illegal recruiting. Will Kadeem decide to help their investigation, though it means the end of the good times? What will it do to his chances of playing in college?
> ShAttEREd StAR
Cassie is the best singer at Southside. She dreams of being famous. Cassie skips school to try out for a national talent competition. But her hopes sink when she sees the line. Then a talent agent shows up and tells Cassie she has “the look” he wants. Soon she is lying and missing glee club rehearsal to meet with him. And he’s asking her for more each time. How far will Cassie go for her shot at fame?
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