Rita Williams-Garcia 
Jumped 

Beloved author Rita Williams-Garciaintertwines the lives of three very different teens in this fast-paced, gritty narrative about choices and the impact that even the most seemingly insignificant ones can have. A National Book Award finalist.One day. One huge New York City high school. Three girls, headed toward one slow-motion collision.Theres Trina, a pretty, self-involved artist whos sure shes bringing beauty and color to the lives of everyone around her, regardless of what they really think. Theres Leticia, who skates by on minimal effort; shes more interested in her cell phone, her nails, and gossip than school. And theres Dominique, an angry basketball player whos been benched for low grades.When Trina unknowingly offends Dominique, Dominique decides that its going downafter school, shes going to jump Trina. Trina has no idea. And Leticia is the only witness to Dominiques rage, the only one who could stop the beatdown from coming. But does she want to get involved in this mess?