Ella on the Outside has been selected for the 2020 Reading Well for Young People booklist

The Reading Agency‘s 2020 Reading Well for Young People booklist was announced yesterday – and we’re absolutely thrilled that Ella on the Outside, by Cath Howe has been selected!

Launched in 2016, the scheme collates a booklist of 35 titles with support and advice on common mental health conditions, chosen by young people and health professionals, and makes the books available for loan across public libraries in England.

Ella is the new girl at school. She doesn’t know anyone and she doesn’t have any friends. And she has a terrible secret. Ella can’t believe her luck when Lydia, the most popular girl in school, decides to be her new best friend – but what does Lydia really want? And what does it all have to do with Molly, the quiet, shy girl who won’t talk to anyone?

Read the first few chapters below:



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You can find out more about the Reading Well for Young People booklist, and this year’s selections, here.