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conversations.value: <div><B>Winner of the 2015 Morris Award for Debut YA Fiction</B><BR><BR>"Meet the author&#8217;s 'fat girl' Gabi, eating and starving and fighting and writing her way through the crushing pressures of high school boy desire, religious approval and Mexican cultural taboos. I cannot think of any book today for young adults as voracious, bold, truthful and timely."<B> &#151;Juan Felipe Herrera, U.S. Poet Laureate</B><BR><BR>"One of the year's finest young adult novels."<B> &#151;Largehearted Boy</B><BR><BR>"Believing she's not Mexican enough for her family and not white enough for Berkeley, Gabi still meets every challenge head-on with vulgar humor and raw honesty&#133; A refreshing take on slut- and fat-shaming, the author's work ranks with <B>Meg Medina</B>'s <I>Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass</I> and <B>Junot Diaz</B>'s <I>Drown</I> as a coming-of-age novel with Latino protagonists."<B> &#151;School Library Journal, <I>starred review</I></B><BR><BR>"Readers won't soon forget Gabi, a young woman coming into her own in the face of intense pressure from her family, culture and society to fit someone else's idea of what it means to be a 'good' girl. A fresh, authentic and honest exploration of contemporary Latina identity."<B> &#151;Kirkus Reviews, <I>starred review</I></B><BR><BR>"the author&#8217;s first novel quickly establishes a strong voice and Mexican-American cultural perspective through the journal of intelligent, self-deprecating, and funny Gabi."<B> &#151;Publishers Weekly, <I>starred review</I></B><BR><BR>"Reading the author&#8217;s debut is like attending a large family fiesta: it&#8217;s overpopulated with people, noise, and emotion, but the overall effect is joyous."<B> &#151;Booklist, <I>starred review</I></B><BR><BR>"Told through Gabi&#8217;s diary, the book is tragic, hilarious, and always whip-smart. It&#8217;s also, I&#8217;m sure, one of the most diverse and all-encompassing YA novels out there."<B> &#151;John Hansen, The Guardian</B><BR><BR>"While reflecting the specific experiences of one overweight, Mexican-American teenager, the author&#8217;s debut novel addresses a number of universal themes, from family relationships to sexual exploration. Gabi&#8217;s voice, as expressed in her diary through poetry, prose, lists, and overheard conversations, is funny, smart, full of wonder, and brutally honest."<B> &#151;VOYA Magazine, <I>starred review</I></B><BR><BR>"Gabi's voice is a completely bicultural and bilingual voice, so throughout the novel, you will have Spanish and English the way it's really spoken in our families &#151; it's this crazy sort of Spanglish mix. And she's bold. She will say the quote-unquote unthinkable things about her body, about sexuality, about the crazy, dual sets of rules for Latino boys and girls.&#8221; <B> &#151;Meg Medina, author of <I>Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass,</I> for NPR</B><BR><BR>"the author&#8217;s novel shows that some of the most interesting, innovative, and honest titles come from the small press world. &#133; Award committees take note&#151;this is an amazing novel from a bright new star."<B> &#151;Lyn Miller-Lachmann, The Pirate Tree</B><BR><BR>"The author creates a strong sense of character and realistically portrays Gabi&#8217;s challenging settings. The way [Isabel] the author portrays the heroine&#8217;s moment-to-moment moods feels completely authentic."<B> &#151;Susie Wild, The Harold Sun</B><BR><BR>"California high school senior Gabriella (Gabi Hernanadez) is caught between not being Mexican enough and gravitating toward the things white girls do &#151; at least according to her mother. To make sense of her world, she keeps a journal about her own struggles with self-esteem and related weight issues, also writing about her best friend Cindy&#8217;s pregnancy and her other best friend Sebastian&#8217;s coming out to his family."<B> &#151;Karen Hildebrand, Literacy Daily </B><BR><BR>&#147;Wish this book had been around during my angst youth, but at least you can pick it up now and revel in the author&#8217;s grace and humor in dealing with very heavy subject matter. the author reminds us of the transformative power of journal writing, as well.&#8221; <B> &#151;Stacey Lewis, City Lights Publishers</B><BR><BR>"the author&#8217;s young adult novel 'Gabi: A Girl in Pieces' centers around a young, light-skinned Mexican-American girl. &#133; Like Gabi, I feel I need to prove my identity all the time." <B> &#151;Melissa Lozada-Oliva, The Guardian</B><BR><BR><B>Awards</B><BR>2015 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens<BR>2015 Tom&#225;s Rivera Book Award, Works for Older Children<BR>2015 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults<BR>2015 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, Top 10 Selection<BR>Amelia Bloomer List, part of the American Library Association, Social Responsibilities Round Table&#8217;s Feminist Task Force<BR>Booklist Best Books of 2014<BR>School Library Journal Best Books of 2014</div>
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conversations.value: I cannot think of any book today for young adults as voracious, bold, truthful and timely."<B> &#151;Juan Felipe Herrera, U.S. Poet Laureate</B><BR><BR>"One of the year's finest young adult novels."<B> &#151;Largehearted Boy</B><BR><BR>"Believing she's not Mexican enough for her family and not white enough for Berkeley, Gabi still meets every challenge head-on with vulgar humor and raw honesty&#133; A refreshing take on slut- and fat-shaming, the author's work ranks with <B>Meg Medina</B>'s <I>Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass</I> and <B>Junot Diaz</B>'s <I>Drown</I> as a coming-of-age novel with Latino protagonists."<B> &#151;School Library Journal, <I>starred review</I></B><BR><BR>"Readers won't soon forget Gabi, a young woman coming into her own in the face of intense pressure from her family, culture and society to fit someone else's idea of what it means to be a 'good' girl. A fresh, authentic and honest exploration of contemporary Latina identity."<B> &#151;Kirkus Reviews, <I>starred review</I></B><BR><BR>"the author&#8217;s first novel quickly establishes a strong voice and Mexican-American cultural perspective through the journal of intelligent, self-deprecating, and funny Gabi."<B> &#151;Publishers Weekly, <I>starred review</I></B><BR><BR>"Reading the author&#8217;s debut is like attending a large family fiesta: it&#8217;s overpopulated with people, noise, and emotion, but the overall effect is joyous."<B> &#151;Booklist, <I>starred review</I></B><BR><BR>"Told through Gabi&#8217;s diary, the book is tragic, hilarious, and always whip-smart. It&#8217;s also, I&#8217;m sure, one of the most diverse and all-encompassing YA novels out there."<B> &#151;John Hansen, The Guardian</B><BR><BR>"While reflecting the specific experiences of one overweight, Mexican-American teenager, the author&#8217;s debut novel addresses a number of universal themes, from family relationships to sexual exploration. Gabi&#8217;s voice, as expressed in her diary through poetry, prose, lists, and overheard conversations, is funny, smart, full of wonder, and brutally honest."<B> &#151;VOYA Magazine, <I>starred review</I></B><BR><BR>"Gabi's voice is a completely bicultural and bilingual voice, so throughout the novel, you will have Spanish and English the way it's really spoken in our families &#151; it's this crazy sort of Spanglish mix. And she's bold. She will say the quote-unquote unthinkable things about her body, about sexuality, about the crazy, dual sets of rules for Latino boys and girls.&#8221; <B> &#151;Meg Medina, author of <I>Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass,</I> for NPR</B><BR><BR>"the author&#8217;s novel shows that some of the most interesting, innovative, and honest titles come from the small press world. &#133; Award committees take note&#151;this is an amazing novel from a bright new star."<B> &#151;Lyn Miller-Lachmann, The Pirate Tree</B><BR><BR>"The author creates a strong sense of character and realistically portrays Gabi&#8217;s challenging settings. The way [Isabel] the author portrays the heroine&#8217;s moment-to-moment moods feels completely authentic."<B> &#151;Susie Wild, The Harold Sun</B><BR><BR>"California high school senior Gabriella (Gabi Hernanadez) is caught between not being Mexican enough and gravitating toward the things white girls do &#151; at least according to her mother. To make sense of her world, she keeps a journal about her own struggles with self-esteem and related weight issues, also writing about her best friend Cindy&#8217;s pregnancy and her other best friend Sebastian&#8217;s coming out to his family."<B> &#151;Karen Hildebrand, Literacy Daily </B><BR><BR>&#147;Wish this book had been around during my angst youth, but at least you can pick it up now and revel in the author&#8217;s grace and humor in dealing with very heavy subject matter. the author reminds us of the transformative power of journal writing, as well.&#8221; <B> &#151;Stacey Lewis, City Lights Publishers</B><BR><BR>"the author&#8217;s young adult novel 'Gabi: A Girl in Pieces' centers around a young, light-skinned Mexican-American girl. &#133; Like Gabi, I feel I need to prove my identity all the time." <B> &#151;Melissa Lozada-Oliva, The Guardian</B><BR><BR><B>Awards</B><BR>2015 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens<BR>2015 Tom&#225;s Rivera Book Award, Works for Older Children<BR>2015 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults<BR>2015 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, Top 10 Selection<BR>Amelia Bloomer List, part of the American Library Association, Social Responsibilities Round Table&#8217;s Feminist Task Force<BR>Booklist Best Books of 2014<BR>School Library Journal Best Books of 2014</div>
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conversations.value: Gabi, a Girl in Pieces
  Summary: Sixteen-year-old Gabi Hernandez chronicles her senior year in high school as she copes with her friend Cindy's pregnancy, friend Sebastian's coming out, her father's meth habit, her own cravings for food and cute boys, and especially the poetry that helps forge her identity.
  My mother named me Gabriela after my grandmother who—coincidentally—didn't want to meet me when I was born because my mother was not married and was therefore living in sin. My mom has told me the story many, many, MANY times of how, when she confessed to my grandmother that she was pregnant with me, her mother beat her. BEAT HER! She was twenty-five.
  Every time I go out with a guy, my mom says, "Ojos abiertos, piernas cerradas." Eyes open, legs closed. That's as far as the birds and the bees talk has gone. And I don't mind it. I don't necessarily agree with that whole wait-until-you're-married crap though. I mean, this is America and the twenty-first century, not Mexico one hundred years ago. But, of course, I can't tell my mom that because she'll think I'm bad.
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conversations.value: I had to think about what they said for a little bit, and then I laughed really hard because when I thought about my conversations with my friends in the last few weeks, the majority were Martin-related. AND...both of them suspected that he had been the one who sent the Christmas box.
  Sebastian said, "Only he would send such a corny gift." AND Cindy said she ran into him at See's Candies when she was buying my Scotchmallows, and he too was buying Scotchmallows.
  I love having friends who have my back, even though it means judging someone on something we are not too sure about.
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conversations.value: Thank you to all my teachers, especially Ms. Brenda Agard who made us memorize e.e. cummings' "anyone lived in a pretty how town" in tenth grade and changed my life forever. And also thanks to: Ms. Edie Sonnenburg (thanks for paying for my SATs and ACTs); Ms. Schneider (for telling me I was the best reader in the class); Mrs. Osti (for making reading magical); Mr. Alford (for giving me that collection of Goosebumps that Christmas we got the basket); Ms. Beverly Siddons (for making us think and think and think) Ms. Marilyn Erdei (for telling me that my study habits would never change and I couldn't be in AP English); Ms. Linda Laing (who made school fun); Dr. Ellen Gil-Gomez (who's just awesome and always supportive); Dr. Julie Paegle (who suggested I take this writing thing seriously); Dr. Jackie Rhodes (for being a bad ass); and Jim Brown (for his constant support and willingness to share his experiences and advice).
  To my Trapp family—all the teachers, staff, and parents who encouraged me, gracias. Especially to Linda Stoll—my Lindy Lou.
  To my hermanas—April, Amanda, Dow, Lety, Rita, Lauron, Karina, Vanessa, Ofelia, and Mary Ann. You guys were right, si se puede.
  To Lisha, for EVERYTHING. To Juan Bahena for answering ALL my interesting questions. To Lupita, Ana, Ruth, and Mago for always believing.
  Thank you to my family: My mom Lupe and my dad Victor for all the sacrifices made to give us what we needed—without your support I couldn't have made it this far. To my little baby brother Victor, who always loves and encourages me, except when I dance in public to embarrass him.
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conversations.value: To my little baby brother Victor, who always loves and encourages me, except when I dance in public to embarrass him. Brenda Agard who made us memorize e.e. cummings' "anyone lived in a pretty how town" in tenth grade and changed my life forever. And also thanks to: Ms. Edie Sonnenburg (thanks for paying for my SATs and ACTs); Ms. Schneider (for telling me I was the best reader in the class); Mrs. Osti (for making reading magical); Mr. Alford (for giving me that collection of Goosebumps that Christmas we got the basket); Ms. Beverly Siddons (for making us think and think and think) Ms. Marilyn Erdei (for telling me that my study habits would never change and I couldn't be in AP English); Ms. Linda Laing (who made school fun); Dr. Ellen Gil-Gomez (who's just awesome and always supportive); Dr. Julie Paegle (who suggested I take this writing thing seriously); Dr. Jackie Rhodes (for being a bad ass); and Jim Brown (for his constant support and willingness to share his experiences and advice).
  To my Trapp family—all the teachers, staff, and parents who encouraged me, gracias. Especially to Linda Stoll—my Lindy Lou.
  To my hermanas—April, Amanda, Dow, Lety, Rita, Lauron, Karina, Vanessa, Ofelia, and Mary Ann. You guys were right, si se puede.
  To Lisha, for EVERYTHING. To Juan Bahena for answering ALL my interesting questions. To Lupita, Ana, Ruth, and Mago for always believing.
  Thank you to my family: My mom Lupe and my dad Victor for all the sacrifices made to give us what we needed—without your support I couldn't have made it this far.Thank you to all my teachers, especially Ms.