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OLDER FICTION
Barson, K. A.

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266 pp. | Viking | July, 2013 | Trade ISBN 978-0-670-78482-0 $16.99
(2) YA When Ann's aunt Jackie asks her to be a bridesmaid in her (lesbian) wedding, Ann resolves to lose forty-five pounds in two months. Her journey is funny and relatable--if also difficult and depressing. Barson writes with a light touch but unflinchingly confronts stereotypes about overweight people. Ann finally understands that she isn't defined by her weight--an inspiring realization for all readers.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2013

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