Maggie Edkins Willis
Author of Smaller Sister
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, Printz Honor recipients, a National Book Award shortlisted title, and numerous New York Times bestsellers.
, Printz Honor recipients, a National Book Award shortlisted title, and numerous New York Times bestsellers.
Really strong story focusing on body dysmorphia and eating disorders, from the point of view of a younger sibling watching her older sister struggle. Particularly good at modeling how to tell if your friends are good for you or are cutting you down. Semi-autobiographical.
This book belongs on shelves.
Because not only is anorexia a hidden (and not so hidden) demon for many, "Smaller Sister" hits on the fact that it can be genetic. That there is so much of a mental component to the disease. And that you can have many different relationships with food that are just as bad.
Some will have an issue that this book addresses things like missed periods. Guess what? It happens! Some will have issue with seeing underwear (no "lines" or boobs were shown). Guess what? Food disorders change your body.
Smaller Sister tackles friendship (much like Shannon Hale's books or even 'Growing Pangs" which I just read.) The reminder that if you have to change to have friends like you they aren't good friends is SO important, especially in this social media age!… (more)
Because not only is anorexia a hidden (and not so hidden) demon for many, "Smaller Sister" hits on the fact that it can be genetic. That there is so much of a mental component to the disease. And that you can have many different relationships with food that are just as bad.
Some will have an issue that this book addresses things like missed periods. Guess what? It happens! Some will have issue with seeing underwear (no "lines" or boobs were shown). Guess what? Food disorders change your body.
Smaller Sister tackles friendship (much like Shannon Hale's books or even 'Growing Pangs" which I just read.) The reminder that if you have to change to have friends like you they aren't good friends is SO important, especially in this social media age!… (more)
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months apart and inseparable—until Lucy begins struggling with body dysmorphia. With pitch-perfect prose and
clear digital illustrations, this honest and thoughtful depiction of anorexia and sisterly bonds will resonate with
tweens.