I read Okay for Now before this, so I enjoyed going back to catch up. Great book. With the male teen protagonist, I wonder how much guys would enjoy this. 
 Holling Hoodhood's a smart kid who is convinced his teacher hates him. He's the only kid left on Wednesdays when the Catholic and Jewish kids head to their respective religious classes. The book follows the course of the school year, Holling's trials, triumphs and numerous seventh grade death threats. 
 Funny and touching in turns. Even if the boys in your life aren't interested, read this!