Thou Shalt Not Dump the Skater Dude

After moving from Boston to the vibrant streets of Berkeley, a teenager navigates newfound relationships and the complexities of growing up.

“A sensitive, in-depth exploration of [a] girl who grows into independence.”—Kirkus Review

No one’s ever broken the commandment. . . .

Just when Kelsey is finally fitting into her new California life, C.J. Logan comes along and throws her for a loop. He’s hot, popular, and revered as the best skateboarder around. Girls want to be with him, and boys want to be him. And Kelsey is lucky enough to be his girlfriend. But when she decides that it’s over between her and C.J., she could not have imagined what would happen next. It was as if she broke a cardinal rule—Thou Shalt Not Dump the Skater Dude. Now she’s right back where she was before: an outcast. With rumors flying, Kelsey has to figure out who her true friends are—and who her true self really is.