Wish Upon a Satellite

Ciel and Stephie come to terms with life challenges and issues that will inevitably impact their friendship and their relationships with others in this relatable story about two multi-nuanced characters who change and grow as they develop their identities. Author Sophie LaBelle invites readers to connect to the story’s themes and reflect on healthy relationships, sexuality, and the impact of peer pressure. In a junior high classroom, the novel lends itself to literature circles or as an independent novel study, allowing readers to follow the characters’ lives as they interact with friends, family, and peers while expanding their learning and understanding of others’ perspectives.