Pity Party
Pity Party by Kathleen Lane, published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on April 12, 2022, is a collection of humorous short stories that explore the complexities of adolescence and social anxieties. This 224-page book invites readers to engage with themes of emotions, self-esteem, and the challenges of growing up, all presented through a lens of absurdity and humor.
Within Pity Party, readers will encounter a variety of imaginative narratives, including tales of a mood ring that reveals the truth and social media followers who take their presence to an extreme. The stories delve into the experiences of feeling left out and misunderstood, offering a blend of dark humor and relatable scenarios. Each story serves as a reminder that amidst the struggles of adolescence, there is room for hope and laughter, making this edition a thoughtful exploration of the trials of youth.
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Discover an “absurd, funny, and thought-provoking” book perfect for “anyone who has ever felt socially awkward or inadequate” (Louis Sachar, author of Holes and the Wayside School series).
Dear weird toes, crooked nose, stressed out, left out, freaked out
Dear missing parts, broken hearts, picked-on, passed up, misunderstood,
Dear everyone, you are cordially invited, come as you are, this party’s for you
Welcome to Pity Party, where the social anxieties that plague us all are twisted into funny, deeply resonant, and ultimately reassuring psychological thrills.
There’s a story about a mood ring that tells the absolute truth. One about social media followers who literally follow you around. And one about a kid whose wish for a new, improved self is answered when a mysterious box arrives in the mail. There’s also a personality test, a fortune teller, a letter from the Department of Insecurity, and an interactive Choose Your Own Catastrophe.
Come to the party for a grab bag of delightfully dark stories that ultimately offers a life-affirming reminder that there is hope and humor to be found amid our misery.
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