Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich, Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Ideal for: 8th-10th graders

Rating: 8/10

This is a great book about a boy who suffers from anxiety, and what he does when a misunderstanding takes place. It really reveals his human nature and is definitely a good book you should read. This book is very similar to books such as Turtles All the Way Down by John Green.

[A] particularly authentic first-person narration about family dynamics, the importance of kindness, and the horrors of not fitting in at high school.... A must-read.―Publishers Weekly

An unpredictable and endearing take on some classic themes.― School Library Journal