Children on Their Birthdays. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1976 book, Children On Their Birthdays
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Children On Their Birthdays
Truman Capote, 1976
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Mark Medoff, 2002

When Lily Bobbit, a spirited 12-year-old, relocates to the town of Medda, Alabama, she quickly captivates the locals by joining forces with her friends to outwit a cunning con artist. Their clever endeavors have a transformative effect on the town, leaving an indelible mark on the community and its residents.


Blue Like Jazz. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2003 book
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Blue Like Jazz
Donald Miller, 2003
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Steve Taylor, 2012

Don flees from conservative Texas to the liberal city of Portland, Oregon after he finds out that his mother is in a relationship with his youth pastor. He faces various challenges such as romantic disappointment, civil disobedience, a lesbian friend, and excessive drinking while at Reed College. Despite trying to conceal his Christian background and suppressing his religious desires, Don struggles to find balance and stability, facing confusion, frustration, and even embarrassment along the way.