Title: Every Star That Falls
Author: Michael Thomas Ford
Publisher: HarperCollins
Year: 2024
ISBN: 978-0-06-325635-4
Page Count: 416
Content Summary (2–5 sentences):
Jeff, recently discharged after a suicide attempt, returns home determined to live authentically as a gay teen.
He must navigate school, strained friendships, his mother’s anxiety, and the sudden reappearance of someone
from the psych ward. Supported by new queer friends at a local youth center, Jeff confronts trauma, identity,
and the challenge of rebuilding a life with honesty and resilience. The novel blends mental‑health literacy,
civic systems, and emotional development for older teens.
Tier Classification:
Teen Civic & Emotional Literacy Tier → Mental Health Literacy + Identity Literacy + Social Systems Literacy
Shelf Code:
TEEN‑IDN (Identity & Emotional Growth)
TEEN‑CIV (Civic/Community Literacy)
TEEN‑SOC (Social Systems & Institutions)
Khan Academy Mapping:
Reading Comprehension (ELA)
Social‑Emotional Learning (identity, trauma, healing)
Early Civics (institutions, community support systems)
Alison Credential Mapping:
Emotional Regulation & Resilience
Community Interaction & Communication
Ethics & Social Responsibility
Problem‑Solving & Decision‑Making
Corridor Alignment:
Civic Workforce Corridor → mental‑health literacy, community systems, identity development
Node Placement:
Teen Literacy Node → Identity / Civic / Social Systems shelf
Title: Every Star That Falls
Author: Michael Thomas Ford
Publisher: HarperCollins
Year: 2024
ISBN: 978-0-06-325635-4
Page Count: 416
Content Summary (2–5 sentences):
Jeff, recently discharged after a suicide attempt, returns home determined to live authentically as a gay teen.
He must navigate school, strained friendships, his mother’s anxiety, and the sudden reappearance of someone
from the psych ward. Supported by new queer friends at a local youth center, Jeff confronts trauma, identity,
and the challenge of rebuilding a life with honesty and resilience. The novel blends mental‑health literacy,
civic systems, and emotional development for older teens.
Tier Classification:
Teen Civic & Emotional Literacy Tier → Mental Health Literacy + Identity Literacy + Social Systems Literacy
Shelf Code:
TEEN‑IDN (Identity & Emotional Growth)
TEEN‑CIV (Civic/Community Literacy)
TEEN‑SOC (Social Systems & Institutions)
Khan Academy Mapping:
Reading Comprehension (ELA)
Social‑Emotional Learning (identity, trauma, healing)
Early Civics (institutions, community support systems)
Alison Credential Mapping:
Emotional Regulation & Resilience
Community Interaction & Communication
Ethics & Social Responsibility
Problem‑Solving & Decision‑Making
Corridor Alignment:
Civic Workforce Corridor → mental‑health literacy, community systems, identity development
Node Placement:
Teen Literacy Node → Identity / Civic / Social Systems shelf