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Happy Monday! We are just about halfway through August, and you know what that means! I saw a meme somewhere that stated for teachers, August is Sunday. Haha, so true. My mind is already back in school. I still plan on filling each day I have left though. What kind of fun do you have planned?
Middle Grade Monday features Smaller Sister by Maggie Edkins Willis. Olivia is only 20 months older than her little sister, Lucy. The two are very close even though they are opposites. All this changes when Livy starts middle school. Suddenly, she's moody and secretive and losing a lot of weight. Eventually, Lucy's parents realize that Livy has an eating disorder. Lucy gets lost in the shuffle, counted on to be reliable and to make good choices.
This semi-autobiographical graphic novel is the author's debut. The art style is appealing. The sisters' relationship is authentic. An author's note at the end includes resources for further reading. Fans of Raina Telgemeier will enjoy this heartfelt story. I'm happy to add it to my school library collection.
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