| The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary Contributor(s): Ramos, Nonieqa (Author) |
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ISBN: 1541577612 ISBN-13: 9781541577619 Publisher: Carolrhoda Lab (R) OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Mental Illness - Young Adult Fiction | Girls & Women - Young Adult Fiction | Coming Of Age |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 500 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.3" W x 7.9" (0.88 lbs) 344 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A 2019 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection A 2018 New York Public Library Best Book for Teens Macy's school officially classifies her as disturbed, but Macy isn't interested in how others define her. She's got more pressing problems: her mom can't move off the couch, her dad's in prison, her brother's been kidnapped by Child Protective Services, and now her best friend isn't speaking to her. Writing in a dictionary format, Macy explains the world in her own terms--complete with gritty characters and outrageous endeavors. With an honesty that's both hilarious and fearsome, slowly Macy reveals why she acts out, why she can't tell her incarcerated father that her mom's cheating on him, and why her best friend needs protection . . . the kind of protection that involves Macy's machete. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ramos, Nonieqa: - Raised in the Boogie Down Bronx, NoNieqa Ramos is an educator and literary activist. She wrote the young adult novel The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary. She believes Halloween is a lifestyle, not a holiday. If you're in Virginia, you might catch NoNieqa getting motorcycle lessons from her soulmate Michael or going indie bookstore hopping with her preciosos Jandi and Langston. Connect with her works on www.nonieqaramos.com or on the Latinx collective www.lasmusasbooks.com. |