We Are Okay


We Are Okay is a young adult novel by Nina LaCour, published February 14, 2017 by Dutton Books for Young Readers.

Reception

We Are Okay received starred reviews from Booklist, ''Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Shelf Awareness, and School Library Journal, as well as a positive review from The [Horn Book Magazine|Horn Book Guide].
Kirkus called the book "An elegantly crafted paean to the cleansing power of truth," and Booklist called it "aw and beautiful." The Washington Post named it one of nine influential young adult novels over the past 50 years, placing it alongside Harry Potter, The Outsiders, and The Hunger Games.
TIME added the book to its "100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time" list, and Bustle named it one of the best books of the decade. The Boston Globe,'Publishers Weekly, and Seventeen named it one of the best books of the year.
The audiobook, narrated by Jorjeana Marie, received a starred review from School Library Journal, who stated that Marie "conveys the depth of Marin's moodiness, introspection, and confusion... s Marin grows stronger, so does Marie's voice for her." Booklist also provided a positive review, noting that "Marie’s heartfelt reading enlivens the story and wrings meaning out of each word."
YearAccoladeResultRef.
2017Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for YouthTop 10
2017Boston Globe's Best Children's and YA Books of the YearSelection
2017Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult FictionNominee
2017New York Public Library Best Books for TeensSelection
2017Publishers Weeklys Best Young Adult Books of the YearSelection
2017Seventeen's Best Young Adult Books of the YearSelection
2017TIME 100 Best Young Adult Books of All TimeSelection
2018Bustle Best Book of the DecadeSelection
2018Capitol Choices, Ages Fourteen and UpSelection
2018Michael L. Printz AwardWinner
2018American [Library Association Rainbow List|ALA Rainbow List]Top 10
2019Rhode Island Teen Book AwardNominee
2019Lincoln AwardNominee