Prom

by Laurie Halse Anderson

A school dance becomes a test of self-reliance

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A school dance becomes a test of self-reliance

Prom turns a familiar high-school milestone into a practical challenge: when the faculty advisor disappears with the funds, Ashley Hannigan is pulled into organizing the event with no budget. The planning gives the story a concrete frame for its coming-of-age concerns, including the importance the dance holds for her classmates and the role of friends and family in making something possible. Ashley’s initial indifference also sets her apart from the wider school’s excitement, bringing questions of responsibility and belonging into the mix.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in coming-of-age fiction set around high-school life.
  • Readers who enjoy stories about school events, friendship, and taking on an unexpected responsibility.

Themes

Self-relianceComing of ageFriendship and family supportHigh-school community

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Book overview

From the New York Times bestselling author of Wintergirls comes a relatable coming-of-age novel that embraces the joys and struggles of teenage life.

"Both screamingly funny and surprisingly tender."--Kirkus Review, starred review

"[Readers] will love Ashley's clear view of high-school hypocrisies."--Booklist, starred review

One girl. One prom to plan. No money.

Ashley Hannigan doesn't care about the prom, but she's the exception. It's pretty much the only good thing that happens in her high school, and everyone else is excited about it. That is, until the faculty advisor is busted for taking the prom money and Ashley finds herself roped into putting together a gala dance out of absolutely nothing. But with friends and family helping her out, maybe the prom won't totally suck after all
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