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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
The queer and mental health representation in middle grade books! We LOVE to see it! Such a powerful representation of the young queer experience and I loved their author/artist’s notes. My preteen self feels so healed and full. I will definitely be purchasing this for my home library in the hopes my kids read it one day. Wish I had it back when I was 12!
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Turning twelve is a big time of upheaval. Puberty strikes, and the line between childhood and adulthood is unclear. Friendships change, crushes develop, and new experiences tilt your world view. Discovering who you are is the result of countless experiences and choices. Sometimes those choices are easy, other times they are full of fear and heartache.
I love that we have more LGBTQIA books available for young adults. Love is love and no one should feel ashamed. I wish this book ends up on shelves for young readers to find. May they see themselves and learn more about how others might feel.
My thanks to Penguin Random House for sending me a digital ARC to review. I whole heartedly support books that showcase minority youth.
I love that we have more LGBTQIA books available for young adults. Love is love and no one should feel ashamed. I wish this book ends up on shelves for young readers to find. May they see themselves and learn more about how others might feel.
My thanks to Penguin Random House for sending me a digital ARC to review. I whole heartedly support books that showcase minority youth.
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The MG sequel to Growing Pangs by @kathsby @goodgollyetc
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Katie is so excited for her twelfth birthday pool party, but quickly realizes growing up isn’t all fun and games. One of her friends has to move away for a while, her new babysitting gig is tiring and new year as a seventh grader is looming where Katie will have to deal with crushes, shaving and body changes. And while everyone is crushing on boys, Katie realizes she might have feelings for her new friend, Grace, but is afraid to tell anyone for fear they won’t accept or understand her.
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Honestly time: I haven’t read Growing Pangs yet, but I definitely will now after this graphic novel Katie is such a likable character, as well as relatable. Her OCD issues are ones many kids can connect with. Turning Twelve is our generation’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Read the author notes! This book releases October 29!
CW: homophobia, mental health issues, OCD, anxiety, religious trauma, sexism
Books like these need to exist, but those looking for a more universal graphic novel might find the specific issues Katie struggles with in regards to religion and sexuality specific and niche.
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Katie is so excited for her twelfth birthday pool party, but quickly realizes growing up isn’t all fun and games. One of her friends has to move away for a while, her new babysitting gig is tiring and new year as a seventh grader is looming where Katie will have to deal with crushes, shaving and body changes. And while everyone is crushing on boys, Katie realizes she might have feelings for her new friend, Grace, but is afraid to tell anyone for fear they won’t accept or understand her.
🥳
Honestly time: I haven’t read Growing Pangs yet, but I definitely will now after this graphic novel Katie is such a likable character, as well as relatable. Her OCD issues are ones many kids can connect with. Turning Twelve is our generation’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Read the author notes! This book releases October 29!
CW: homophobia, mental health issues, OCD, anxiety, religious trauma, sexism
Books like these need to exist, but those looking for a more universal graphic novel might find the specific issues Katie struggles with in regards to religion and sexuality specific and niche.
The book that I wish I could give my middle school self, because it would send her one very important message: you are not alone.
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