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Say No to the Dress

by Keren David

Growing into your own skin

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Growing into your own skin

At fourteen, Miri is navigating rapid physical changes and acne while being asked to take part in two weddings. The complications are personal as well as social: one bride is her brother’s fiancée, and the other bridesmaid is a school nemesis. A pink satin dress adds another point of friction to a story grounded in family relationships, friendship, self-image, and the challenge of feeling comfortable with yourself during adolescence.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in coming-of-age fiction.
  • Readers drawn to stories about self-esteem, body image, and growing up.
  • Readers who enjoy family and friendship themes in young adult fiction.

Themes

Coming of ageSelf-esteem and self-relianceBody imageFamily and friendship

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Book overview

A must-read coming-of-age story that gives an authentic look at the awkward and beautiful times of growing into your own skin.

Miri is fourteen, and in the last year she's grown six inches, expanded in all directions, and is plagued by bouts of uncontrollable acne. Life already feels like a nightmare, and now she's been asked to be a bridesmaid twice.

Two weddings and two bridesmaid dresses--could things get any worse? They can, and they will. Her brother is getting married to Scarlett, whose sister is Tiffany--Miri's nemesis at school.

Plus, Tiffany is the other bridesmaid, and, if that's not bad enough, the pink satin dress they've chosen makes Miri feel like a stuffed sausage.

This sharp-witted story of family, friendship, and embracing your true self (no matter what you're forced to wear) is perfect for fans of Dumplin' and Fat Chance, Charlie Vega.
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