Young Adult Fiction: Religious – Christian (Social Issues)

Justice for All: A Story of Faith and Equality follows sixteen-year-old Elena Morales in Harbor Ridge as she confronts a redevelopment plan threatening her beloved community center. Guided by faith, scripture, and a fierce sense of justice, Elena and her friends form The Micah Project to advocate for accessibility, equity, and compassion in their town. This young adult Christian novel explores courage, civic engagement, and living out Micah 6:8, showing how faith and action can transform communities while honoring love, integrity, and unity in Christ. Elena Matthews is a former youth pastor and community journalist who blends faith and realism in her YA Christian novels. Her stories explore how teenagers confront social injustice, prejudice, and identity while holding on to their faith in Jesus. A graduate of Wheaton College with a degree in Communication and Theology, Elena writes to help young readers see that faith isn't an escape from hard questions-it's the courage to face them with grace. She lives in Chicago with her husband and two rescue dogs.