Fifteen and Change

Fifteen and Change by Max Howard

This novel written in verse tells the story of a 15-year-old who starts working at a pizza place, hoping to provide financial help for his mother. A coworker tries to recruit him to join the fight for a $15 per hour minimum wage. The novel touches on working conditions for low-wage workers, and raises questions about duty to family and friends.

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