Does My Body Offend You?
$30.91
- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
10 October 2023
Summary
A timely story of two teenagers who discover the power of friendship, feminism, and standing up for what they believe in, no matter where they come from. A collaboration between two gifted authors writing from alternating perspectives, this compelling novel shines with authenticity, courage, and humor.
Malena Rosario is starting to believe that catastrophes come in threes. First, Hurricane Maria destroyed her home, taking her unbreakable spirit with it. Second, she and her mother are …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593425886 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 059342588X |
| Author: | Mayra Cuevas, Marie Marquardt |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 10 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 211mm x 140mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“An energetic, thought-provoking story of friendship and girl power.” –Publishers Weekly
”[A] heartwarming story about activism and allyship, learning when to speak up and when to listen.” —Kirkus Reviews
PEN/Faulkner Award Longlist
New York Public Library Best Books of 2022
Books All Young Georgians Should Read
Georgia Authors of the Year in the Young Adult Category 2023
About The Author
Mayra Cuevas
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Mayra Cuevas is the author of the teen novels Does My Body Offend You? and Salty, Bitter, Sweet. Her short story Resilient was published as part of the anthology FORESHADOW. Mayra is an award-winning producer for CNN and co-founder of the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival. She keeps her sanity by practicing Buddhist meditation. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, her two stepsons, their fluffy cat and a very loud Chihuahua.
Marie Marquardt is author of YA novels Does My Body Offend You? (with Mayra Cuevas), Dream Things True, The Radius of Us, and Flight Season. Her books have earned many awards and commendations, including being shortlisted for several state book awards. Marie also has published articles and co-authored two non-fiction books about Latin American immigration to the U.S. South, and has been interviewed about her research, writing, and advocacy on National Public Radio, Public Radio International, and BBC America, among many other media outlets. She lives in a busy household in Decatur, Georgia with her spouse, four kids, several chickens, a dog, and a bearded dragon.
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