Banned Books, Crop Tops, and Other Bad Influences

(Hardback)

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Perfect for fans of Star Fish and From the Desk of Zoe Washington, a nuanced middle grade from the author of The Prettiest about two girls-one "bad" and one "good"-who join forces against book banning and censorship. Rose is a good girl. She listens to her parents and follows every rule. After all, they're there for a reason-right And adults always know best. Talia, the new girl from New York City, doesn't think so. After only a week at school, her bad reputation is already making enemies. First on the list: Charlotte, Rose's lifelong best friend. So why can't Rose stop wondering what it would be like to be Talia's friend And why does Rose read a banned book that she recommends Rose doesn't know. But the forbidden book makes her ask questions she's never thought of in her life. When Talia suggests they start a banned book club, how can Rose say no Pushing against her parents, her school, and even Charlotte opens a new world for Rose. But when some of Talia's escapades become more scary than exciting, Rose must decide when it's right to keep quiet and when it's time to speak out.

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"Book banning is the catalyst for this powerful story about friendship, identity, and self-discovery. Through her engaging and complex middle school characters, Young deftly tackles how to bridge the divisions that can tear us apart while still standing up for what we believe." -Katherine Marsh, National Book Award Finalist for The Lost Year

"The topic [of book banning] is timely and sensitively handled... A relevant and riveting story of friendship, books, and personal growth." -Kirkus

Author Bio

Brigit Young was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is the author of the middle grade novels Worth a Thousand Words, The Prettiest, and Bright. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband and daughters. brigityoung.com