Chicago Public Library-Blog: Thick And Thin: Teen Fiction About Eating Disorders

Chicago IL

16 July, 2021

2:37 PM

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Press release from the Chicago Public Library-blog: rkwlovesbooks July 16, 2021 Content warning: This list of teen fiction includes difficult stories of teens in serious mental health/crisis situations, such as coping with deadly eating disorders, abuse, self-harm and addiction. Many of the book have professional resources for further reading or support provided for readers. If you or someone you know need help with any of these issues now, please reach out for support: Also, be sure to check out the different versions of the books available at Chicago Public Library, including: Letting Ana Go Letting Ana Go Letting Ana Go Book, 2013All copies in useView detailsView details for Letting Ana Go, Book, All copies in useHolds: 0 on 1 copy This diary chronicles the thoughts of Ana, who struggled with anorexia and addiction. Perfect Perfect Perfect Friend, Natasha, 1972-Friend, Natasha, 1972- Paperback, 2004Available View detailsView details for Perfect, Paperback, Available Isabelle struggles with overeating after the death of her father, discovering through therapy that she is far from perfect, and that's okay. Skinny Skinny Skinny Kaslik, Ibi, 1973-Kaslik, Ibi, 1973- Book, 2006Available View detailsView details for Skinny, Book, Available Holly is having difficulty coping with many things, but is especially disturbed by her sister, Giselle's, struggle with anorexia. Wintergirls Wintergirls Wintergirls Anderson, Laurie HalseAnderson, Laurie Halse Book, 2009Available View detailsView details for Wintergirls, Book, Available Lia and Cassie were best friends competing in a deadly contest to see who can be the thinnest. This press release was produced by the Chicago Public Library-blog. The views expressed here are the author's own.