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All American Girl

All American Girl

Published in
1996
4.28
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Description

Winner of the 1996 Lambda Book Award for Lesbian Poetry. “With poignancy, honesty, and grace, Becker contends with the messy implications of her lesbian sexuality, Jewish identity, and sister's suicide. . . . Becker is acutely aware of, and devastated by, her many losses, but emerges defiant and admirably without regret or shame.” —Boston Review
Age
12-18
Text complexity
proficient
Length
80 pages

Why to read

  • Entertaining and humorous narrative
  • Relatable teenage protagonist
  • Themes of self-discovery and personal growth
  • Insight into the life of an accidental hero