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The new David Espinoza
by Fred Aceves
The author of The Closest I’ve Come presents a coming-of-age Own Voices story that finds a bullied teen becoming obsessed with bodybuilding to the point that he abuses steroids and develops body-muscle dysmorphia. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Taking up space
by Alyson Gerber
A talented basketball player from a dysfunctional family begins to suffer from health issues before a crush asks her to be partners in a cooking competition, a situation that challenges her to stand up for her needs and accept herself as she is. Simultaneous eBook.
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If it makes you happy
by Claire Kann
Looking forward to a perfect last summer with loved ones before starting college, a plus-sized teen is forced to confront her fear of the spotlight when she unexpectedly wins a local pageant and is obligated to balance community engagements with her friendships, a new romance and her job at her granny's 1950s-themed diner.
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Fat chance, Charlie Vega
by Crystal Maldonado
A plus-sized Latina’s struggle to forge a healthy relationship with her own body is challenged by her mother’s insensitivity, her popular best friend and personal doubts about a new boyfriend’s ability to see her as she truly is. Simultaneous eBook.
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The supervillain's guide to being a fat kid
by Matt Wallace
Tired of constantly being bullied by eighth-grade hotshot Johnny Pro, Max gets some advice from imprisoned supervillain Master Plan to get even but soon learns that his help comes at a high price. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Genesis Begins Again
by Alicia D. Williams
This deeply sensitive and powerful debut novel tells the story of a thirteen-year-old who must overcome internalized racism and a verbally abusive family to finally learn to love herself.
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Body talk : 37 voices explore our radical anatomy
by Kelly Jensen
"Thirty-seven contributors-including model Tyra Banks, gymnast Aly Raisman, and bestselling YA authors-explore the world in their unique bodies through essays, lists, comics, and art, from the award-winning editor of (Don't) Call Me Crazy"
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Juliet Takes a Breath
by Gabby Rivera
Coming out to her Puerto Rican-American family, a girl from the Bronx pursues an internship under a legendary feminist author during a summer of exploring identity, race and first love.
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Wink : surviving middle school with one eye open
by Rob Harrell
Diagnosed with a rare eye cancer, a seventh grader endures painful treatments and social abandonment while searching for laughter in life’s weirdness, in a tale based on the “Adam@Home” creator’s own life experiences. Simultaneous eBook.
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