A world Worth Saving by Kyle Lukoff

A WORLD WORTH SAVING
Kyle Lukoff
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy / LGBTQ+ Fiction / Adventure
Recommended Age: 10–14 years

A National Book Award finalist, this groundbreaking fantasy adventure blends Jewish mythology, supernatural thrills, and a powerful story of identity, friendship, and standing up against hate.

After coming out as transgender, A finds his world shrinking under the weight of his parents’ disapproval. Forced to attend meetings with other LGBTQ+ teens whose families refuse to accept them, A struggles to find hope in a world that seems determined to reject who he is. But when his friend Yarrow mysteriously disappears, A discovers that the organization behind these meetings is hiding something terrifying: a demon feeding on the suffering of vulnerable kids. With the help of a mysterious golem and the wisdom of Jewish mythology, A must confront supernatural forces fueled by prejudice and hatred. Can one teenager find the courage to save his friend—and perhaps the entire world?

Heartfelt, thrilling, and ultimately uplifting, A World Worth Saving is a compelling story about embracing your identity, finding strength in community, and discovering that even a broken world is worth fighting for.