By Lisa Fipps
Nancy Paulsen Books, 2021. 244 pages. Young Adult Fiction
Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself, with the help of some wonderful new allies.
This book was a rollercoaster of emotions. Ellie’s friends are supportive and fantastic, and see her for who she is. Her therapist helps her realize that, no matter the number on the scale, she has value and is worthy of love. That strong support system is essential for Ellie when her own family members make her feel like an outcast because of her weight. In conversations with her mother especially, my heart breaks for Ellie. This is a great story about learning to accept and love yourself, especially at one of the most vulnerable and self-conscious stages of our lives.
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By Lyla Lee
Katherine Tegen Books, 2020. 323 pages. Young Adult Fiction
A nuanced celebration of body positivity that follows the experiences of a plus-sized teen girl who shatters expectations on a televised competition to become the next big K-pop star.
By Julie Murphy
Balzer + Bray, 2015. 375 pages. Young Adult Fiction
Sixteen-year-old Willowdean wants to prove to everyone in her small Texas town that she is more than just a fat girl, so, while grappling with her feelings for a co-worker who is clearly attracted to her, Will and some other misfits prepare to compete in the beauty pageant her mother runs.
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