Recently, I sat down with a cup of hot chocolate and a new young adult release in hand for what I hoped to be a relaxing afternoon of reading. I had enjoyed Jesse Andrews’ debut novel, Me and Earl andRead more…
Girls and body image in Young Adult fiction
Please note the lack of symmetry in the face, the bulbous noses, the dilated pores over the forehead and chin. Undesigned, natural women. (Only Ever Yours by Louise O’Neill) * Body image is an issue which plays a prominent roleRead more…