Baton Rouge Parents Magazine–October 2026

Ungifted by Gordon Korman After a major prank, troublemaker Donovan Curtis is mistakenly sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a school for gifted and talented students.

A Step Toward Falling by Cammie McGovern

When Emily witnesses her classmate Belinda being attacked, she does nothing to help. As punishment, Emily and Lucas, a football player who was also there that night, must perform community service. But can they make amends to the person they hurt most?

Falling Like Leaves by Misty Wilson

When Ellis’s parents separate, she moves from New York City to Connecticut, leaving behind her plans for senior year and a future in journalism. As she adjusts to her new town, she reconnects with her former best friend—and maybe falls for someone from her past, too.

A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer

Prince Rhen is trapped in a curse that forces him to repeat the autumn of his 18th year. When Harper, a girl from Washington, D.C., is pulled into his world, they must work together to break the curse and save themselves and the kingdom. This gripping fantasy combines magic, courage, romance and the struggle to overcome expectations.

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