This week’s book of the week is “Charming as a Verb” by Ben Philippe. Henri “Halti” Haltiwanger seems to have it all under control: He’s a popular rising senior at his prestigious high school, he’s ...

Philippe is of Haitian descent, was raised in Montreal and is now a teacher at Barnard College in New York. (Balzer + Bray, Richard Louissaint) Charming as a Verb is a YA novel about Henri "Halti" ...

Philippe (The Field Guide to the North American Teenager) expertly navigates the contemporary landscape of a high-achieving, overburdened high schooler of color, with all the pressures and sacrifices ...

Henri "Halti" Haltiwanger can charm just about anyone. He is a star debater and popular student at the prestigious FATE academy, the dutiful first-generation Haitian son, and the trusted dog walker ...