Does this Book Make Me Look Fat?
Author | : Marissa Walsh |
Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : 0547014961 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780547014968 |
Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: How often do you find yourself looking in the mirror? And smiling at what you see? More likely, you're thinking what you see is: Fat, Ugly, Skinny, Round, Stacked or Flat, Bad or Good. From reality television to tabloid headlines, we're all surrounded by weight and discussion of weight. In this collection, a stellar lineup of YA writers sound off on body image., self-esteem, diets, eating disorders, boys, fashion magazines, and why trying on jeans is a bad experience for everyone. There are eight powerful short stories and six moving personal essays from authors whose works include two New York Times bestsellers, a Los Angeles TImes Book Prize, and a Printz Honor; an appendix offers book, movie, and music recommendations. (And in case you're still wondering, No this book does not make you look fat.)