Before I Die by Jenny Downham

A poignant and heart-wrenching narrative follows the journey of a sixteen-year-old girl grappling with terminal leukemia. As she confronts her mortality, she creates a list of things she wants to experience before her time runs out, ranging from the mundane to the profound. Through her quest for fulfillment and meaning, she navigates the complexities of family dynamics, friendship, and first love, all while coming to terms with her impending fate. The story is a raw and honest exploration of life, death, and the indomitable spirit of a young girl determined to live fully in the face of the inevitable.