I read this first look on bookishfirst.
I really enjoyed the poems in this book, they paint a story with such beautiful emotion. Eliana is a fierce girl, and just from the few first chapters I was immersed into her world, and her inner struggles as a "fat girl".
"The first Fat Girl Rule
you learn hurts the most,
a startling, scorpion-stinging soul slap."
This book holds no punches. It makes you examine your own thoughts and feelings about weight while not preaching to you. I think this book is an important one, and I'm so glad this author chose to write it. I like how she chose to write it in prose as well, I think the form allows Eliana's feelings and emotions to be viewed in a unique way. It's a powerful book that should be required reading for all kids.
I really enjoyed reading this first look, and will definitely be getting the book to read the rest.
I really enjoyed the poems in this book, they paint a story with such beautiful emotion. Eliana is a fierce girl, and just from the few first chapters I was immersed into her world, and her inner struggles as a "fat girl".
"The first Fat Girl Rule
you learn hurts the most,
a startling, scorpion-stinging soul slap."
This book holds no punches. It makes you examine your own thoughts and feelings about weight while not preaching to you. I think this book is an important one, and I'm so glad this author chose to write it. I like how she chose to write it in prose as well, I think the form allows Eliana's feelings and emotions to be viewed in a unique way. It's a powerful book that should be required reading for all kids.
I really enjoyed reading this first look, and will definitely be getting the book to read the rest.