Paper Things by Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Ari's mom died four years ago and Ari and Gage have been living with their guardian, Janna, ever since. At age nineteen, Gage decides he cannot deal with Janna's rules and stipulations any longer and leaves the safety of Janna's home even though he hasn't found a place to live or even a full time job yet. Both had promised their mom they would stay together and so Ari feels obligated to go with her brother.
Ari is finding out how hard it is to stay caught up with her homework and social life when she and Gage are bouncing around between shelters and sleeping in apartments of some of Gage's friends.
This is a tender story that shows the bond between brother and sister and how our society tends to judge those around us when we don't fully understand their circumstances. Yet, there are good people in the least expected places.
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