In the book One True Way by Shannon Hitchcock, a girl named Allie starts Daniel Boone Middle School. She meets another girl named Sam and finds herself beginning to fall for her. The book is an amazing depiction of what it was like to be part of the LGBTQ+ community in the late 1970’s. It accurately describes what people in the community look and act like. More specifically, it shows how they aren’t that much different than others. The characters are beautifully designed, showing how they aren’t all defined by gender and sexuality. The motives of the characters seem clear and easily relatable, making the readers truly feel like they know what the characters are feeling. It’s a nice and easy read that I believe all young middle school children should take the time to sit down and connect with at one point or another. All in all, I believe this is an amazing book worth the time and effort put into it.

–Reviewed by Guinevere