Playing Juliet

The middle-grade book “Playing Juliet” by Joanne Stewart Wetzel tells the story of 12-and-a-half-year-old Beth Sondquist, who wants to play Juliet. But when the Oakfield Children’s Theater is about to close, her hopes are in jeopardy. When Beth’s attempt to save the theater with her closest friend goes bad, she is grounded for the “Romeo and Juliet” auditions. The book is an ode to bravery, family, friendship, and pursuing one’s aspirations.