A review by emilymreads
From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks

3.0

I don’t think I’ve read middle grade since I was at that age, and it’s normally not something I go for. This was a pleasant surprise! Zoe gets a letter from her father in prison saying he’s innocent. She sets out to prove he didn’t commit the crime while juggling complicated friendships and a baking internship. This book is really fun and a good look at the injustices of the criminal system in the US. Some of the writing wasn’t my favorite, and there were times when I didn’t love Zoe as a character. I still think it’s an important book for young people, and anyone who wants to learn more about anti-racist reading.