Lisa Fipps delivers again with another emotional and important novel in verse. And Then, Boom! is the story of young boy living in poverty, being raised by his grandmother. There is often not enough food and they scrape to get by, but there is lots of love between them. This powerful book tackles a lot of tough topics- dysfunctional families, absent parents, and poverty. And it also showcases resilience, community, and found families. 

I encourage you to dive into this incredible book with your tissues at the ready!