Right By My Side | SECURE | Pick |

: Reviewers describe it as "humorous and heartbreaking". It is celebrated for its vivid, cynical, and idiosyncratic first-person narration.

: The book was a winner of the ALA’s Best Book for Young Adults and was recently reissued as a Penguin Classic . Right By My Side

: Recommended for ages 14+ due to some strong language and mature themes. : Reviewers describe it as "humorous and heartbreaking"

Released as part of the Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded album, this track is an uptempo ballad focused on romantic devotion and loyalty. Right by My Side Book Review | Common Sense Media : Recommended for ages 14+ due to some

: The story follows Marshall Field Finney , a Black teenager in suburban St. Louis, as he navigates his mother's sudden departure and his father’s subsequent string of unsuccessful romances. It explores themes of family abandonment, resilience, and adolescent identity.