This Is Just a Test - by Wendy Wan-Long Shang & Madelyn Rosenberg (Paperback)

This Is Just a Test is a heartwarming coming-of-age story about a 12-year-old boy navigating cultures, friendships, and growing up Chinese Jewish American.

With humor and wit, the book explores themes of identity, family, and standing up for what's right.

The story follows David Da-Wei Horowitz as he prepares for his bar mitzvah and tries to please his grandmothers while also navigating a trivia tournament with his friend Scott.

Through it all, David learns to stand up for himself and those around him, even in the face of nuclear war.

With a light tone despite the serious subject matter, This Is Just a Test is a must-read for middle school readers.