Forward Me Back to You

In Mitali Perkins's touching novel, Katina King, the reigning teen jiu-jitsu champion of Northern California, grapples with the secrets of her past, while Robin Thornton, adopted from an orphanage in Kolkata, struggles to envision his future without knowledge of his origins. Their paths cross unexpectedly during a summer service trip to India, where they connect as they work with survivors of human trafficking. As their friendship deepens, they uncover the transformative power of compassion in the face of adversity, revealing how small acts of heroism can create ripple effects that transcend borders and generations.