Opinions and Opossums
Opinions and Opossums by Ann Braden, published by Penguin Young Readers Group on May 2, 2023, is a 176-page work that explores the journey of a young girl named Agnes. Raised to keep her opinions to herself, Agnes grapples with her desire to question authority, particularly in her religion class. The story unfolds as she forms a bond with her anthropologist neighbor, Gracy, after a shared experience rescuing an opossum, prompting Agnes to reconsider her approach to self-expression and belief.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of self-esteem, friendship, and the importance of questioning societal norms. As Agnes and her best friend, Mo, encourage each other to step outside their comfort zones, they discover the power of sharing their thoughts and perspectives. This edition presents a relatable and humorous take on the challenges of growing up and finding one’s voice, making it a thoughtful addition to juvenile fiction focused on social themes.
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A School Library Journal Best Book
Agnes has been raised to keep her opinions to herself, but how do you keep silent when you’re full of burning questions?
Agnes has been encouraged not to question authority by her mom—but that’s especially hard in religion class, where it bugs her that so much gets blamed on Eve and that God’s always pictured one way. Fortunately, Agnes’ anthropologist neighbor, Gracy, gets Agnes thinking after they rescue an opossum together. Playing dead didn’t serve the opossum well, so maybe it’s time for Agnes to start thinking for herself. And when Agnes learns that some cultures picture God as a female, she feels freed to think—and write—about things from new perspectives. As she and her best friend, Mo, encourage each other to get out of their comfort zone at school as the quiet kids, they quickly find it’s sorta cool seeing people react when they learn you are very much full of thought-provoking opinions. Ann Braden has written a fast-paced, funny novel that will resonate with anyone who’s ever been afraid to say what they think or question the status quo.
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