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A review by thenextgenlibrarian
Plan A by Deb Caletti
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.25
Her story. Her choice.
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Ivy is a sixteen-year-old girl from Paris, TX who just discovered she’s pregnant. She didn’t even know that was possible based on what happened to her. Now she has to figure out a way to get to Oregon where her grandmother lives so she can get an abortion since it’s not legal in Texas. Once everyone accidentally finds out about the pregnancy, Ivy is more than ready to leave the town behind. With her newish boyfriend they head off on a road trip to fight for her right to choose.
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This is such an important YA book that is more prevalent now than ever. As a Texan it’s hard to live in a state that makes decisions about our bodies. Ivy’s story, and so many more like hers, are happening all over this country. Stories like this bring a light to their experiences, when most of the time, they’re not talked about. Ivy’s support system in her family and relationship was strong, but her friendships were weak and that is a very honest portrayal about what many go through, I’m sure. The audiobook was phenomenally narrated.
CW: abortion, sexual abuse, parent with cancer, slut-shaming, homophobia, bullying
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Ivy is a sixteen-year-old girl from Paris, TX who just discovered she’s pregnant. She didn’t even know that was possible based on what happened to her. Now she has to figure out a way to get to Oregon where her grandmother lives so she can get an abortion since it’s not legal in Texas. Once everyone accidentally finds out about the pregnancy, Ivy is more than ready to leave the town behind. With her newish boyfriend they head off on a road trip to fight for her right to choose.
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This is such an important YA book that is more prevalent now than ever. As a Texan it’s hard to live in a state that makes decisions about our bodies. Ivy’s story, and so many more like hers, are happening all over this country. Stories like this bring a light to their experiences, when most of the time, they’re not talked about. Ivy’s support system in her family and relationship was strong, but her friendships were weak and that is a very honest portrayal about what many go through, I’m sure. The audiobook was phenomenally narrated.
CW: abortion, sexual abuse, parent with cancer, slut-shaming, homophobia, bullying