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What I Like about Me - by Jenna Guillaume (Paperback)

 What I Like about Me - by  Jenna Guillaume (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A funny, authentic YA debut about a teen girl juggling body image, friendship, family, and a beauty pageant...all on her summer vacation. From debut author Jenna Guillaume.</p><p>"This is the book I would hand to teen me." --Becky Albertalli, #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda</i></p><p>"Features funny dialogue and fresh takes on body image and personal relationships as well as a plucky heroine who slowly but surely comes into her own.... Perfect for fans of <i>Dumplin'</i>." --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b></p><p>The last thing sixteen-year-old Maisie Martin thought she'd be doing on her vacation is entering a beauty pageant. Not when she's spent most of her life hiding her body from everyone. Not when her Dad is AWOL and her gorgeous older sister has returned to rock Maisie's already shaky confidence. And especially not when her best friend starts flirting with the boy she's always loved. But Maisie's got something to prove.</p><p>As she writes down all the ways this vacation is going from bad to worse in her school-assignment journal, what starts as a homework torture-device might just end up being an account of how Maisie didn't let anything, or anyone, hold her back.</p><p>Jenna Guillame's American debut features a plus-size protagonist with a compelling, funny, and authentic narrative voice. This relatable and charming novel about friendship, confidence, and self-love will draw readers in as Maisie's realistic emotional journey unveils the importance of embracing one's body and celebrating one's self. Available in eBook!</p><p>Also available from Jenna Guillaume: <br><i>You Were Made for Me</i></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Debut author Guillaume's novel features funny dialogue and fresh takes on body image and personal relationships as well as a plucky heroine who slowly but surely comes into her own.... Perfect for fans of Dumplin', a hilariously sweet yet complex romance." --Kirkus Reviews<br><br>"Guillaume's delightful debut deals with teenagers and their self-esteem, as Maisie's story is relayed through her journal entries. This intimate lens will invest readers in Maisie's journey to self-acceptance and confidence. A fun story, abounding in humor, romance, and inspiration and filled with multifaceted characters that readers will enjoy." --Booklist<br><br>"This book draws obvious parallels to Julie Murphy's Dumplin', but Maisie and her diverse cast of friends are fresh and distinctive, as is the Australian setting.... A fun, upbeat, and tender coming-of-age story written in an engaging and lively diary format."--School Library Journal<br>

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