By Jessica Gregorio If you enjoyed: Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith You Might Enjoy: Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler (Illustrated by Maira Kalman) ![]() Min Green dated Ed Slaterton for two months. Min, the girl who loves old movies and great coffee fell for Ed, the basketball player. After they broke up Min decided to write Ed a letter and send him a box. The box is filled with everything that had value in their relationship: a cookbook, bottle caps, movie tickets, a flag, and other things. Illustrator Maira Kalman includes drawings of all the things that Min puts in the box. On the car ride to Ed’s house Min finishes the letter that explains why they’re breaking up and what happened, putting an end to everything that they had. Min Green loved Ed and Ed loved her. After two months of dating, they broke up. This is Min’s final letter to Ed, talking about their relationship, how much they liked each other, and what went wrong. From movie dates to following a celebrity, Min and Ed’s relationship was a complex, new thing for both of them. Those two months were the best and worst two months for Min. From her point of view we find out what truly happened when they broke up, how Ed actually treated Min, and what her friends thought was going to happen. Although their predictions were true, Min still thought that this was a great learning experience. This book talks about having your first love, the struggles of high school, the expectations of others, and how to maintain healthy relationships with friends, family, and partners. If you would like to purchase a copy from:
Barnes and Noble Amazon Or borrow from: San Jose Public Library
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