Take a photo of a barcode or cover
pucksandpaperbacks 's review for:
From the Desk of Zoe Washington
by Janae Marks
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Really great debut. Zoe is inquisitive and has a passion for baking. I wished that she had gone to the Kids Baking Championship because that was the main reason I picked it up . She bakes a whole lot and even comes up with her own recipe. I read this in one day and it was very addictive to read. Zoe read just like a 12-year old dealt with microaggressions - stares from strangers bc her step-father is white - and Janae talks about systemic racism in Boston and how most Black men go to jail for a crime they didn't commit and have life in jail.
Moderate: Death, Racism