Reviewed by Michelle, a high school student

The Unforgettable Leta “Lightning” Laurel is a book about perseverance, as well as mental and physical health. The book is about Laurel, a girl struggling with an insecurity with food, familial issues, and an absence of male presence in her life as she works to win the district track championship. Toalson explores mature themes of eating disorders, female stereotypes, and poverty with an inspiring tale about a determined young girl. This is an “unforgettable” story, perfect for teens struggling with self-doubt and body image. Recommended for readers as they transition from elementary to middle school, or middle to high school, as they begin to explore new opportunities for physical or social activity.