Language: R (11 swears, 3 "F") Mature Content: PG-13 (racism, bullying, questioning sexuality, depression, suicide ideation) Violence: PG (self harm)
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS - OPTIONAL
APPEALS TO: SOME
A memoir covering Sonya's life from a small girl to college graduate, this book deals with a lot of difficult issues. Sonya has to navigate the racism and bullying at school as an indigenous girl, and faces mental issues as she navigates her life.
The illustrations are bright and colorful and make the book look like it's written for elementary kids. However, Sonya's life is brutal at times, and the language and self-harm, make it more applicable to older kids. I appreciate that there is a number for the Hope and Wellness and Suicide hotlines at the front of the book. Sonya's story is authentic and genuine, but also very short. I would have liked to know more about her culture. Sonya is Cree.
Michelle in the Middle
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