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Body Positive Book Reviews: Fat Chance, Charlie Vega

The summer reading binge continues with another Fat Positive YA fiction novel. This summer, I have really been focusing on reading books that will add diversity to our school library. Whether they be the voices of diverse bodies, genders, religions, ethnicities, or socioeconomic backgrounds... representation is important! I am so glad to be sharing, Fat… Continue reading Body Positive Book Reviews: Fat Chance, Charlie Vega

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Body Positive Book Reviews: Pumpkin

Welcome back to Clover City High School! (The setting of two of my favorite YA books, Dumplin' and Puddin'.) Clover City is a small Texas town, steeped in Southern Tradition. You know... sassy old ladies who love to gossip, football worship, sweet tea, and pageant queens. It sounds idyllic, but also a little scary for… Continue reading Body Positive Book Reviews: Pumpkin

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Body Positive Book Review: I’ll Be The One

As a teacher, I have quick and easy access to the school library. I love that one of my work besties is the school librarian! She gives me the fast track to all the newest books in our library's collection. Over the last few school years, my friend has worked super hard to bring more… Continue reading Body Positive Book Review: I’ll Be The One

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Body Positive Book Review: There’s Something About Sweetie

One of my favorite parts of my day is having lunch in the school library. Not only do I get to catch up with one of my closest friends, who happens to be the librarian, but I get to be surrounded by hundreds of wonderful stories. I love that I can take first dibs on… Continue reading Body Positive Book Review: There’s Something About Sweetie