Book details
Define "Normal"
Description
When she agrees to meet with Jasmine as a peer counselor at their middle school, Antonia never dreams that this girl with the black lipstick and pierced eyebrow will end up helping her deal with the problems she faces at home.
Age
11-12
Text complexity
developing
Length
196 pages
Why to read
- Explores Complex Themes: 'Define 'Normal'' delves into complex and relevant themes such as mental health, family dynamics, and the challenges of adolescence, offering readers a nuanced perspective on what it means to be 'normal.'
- Promotes Empathy and Understanding: Through the story of two seemingly different girls, the book encourages readers to look beyond stereotypes and appearances to understand and empathize with people's individual experiences and struggles.
- Encourages Self-Reflection: The characters' journeys in the book prompt readers to reflect on their own definitions of normalcy and consider how societal expectations can influence self-identity and relationships with others.
- Engaging and Relatable Storytelling: Julie Anne Peters crafts a compelling narrative with relatable characters that keeps readers engaged and invested in the story, making it a great read for young adults and anyone interested in contemporary realistic fiction.