Does My Body Offend You?
Does My Body Offend You? by Mayra Cuevas is a young adult fiction novel published by National Geographic Books on July 4, 2023. This 432-page book explores the journey of two teenagers, Malena Rosario and Ruby McAllister, as they navigate the complexities of friendship, feminism, and personal identity. Set against the backdrop of a high school in Florida, the story delves into themes of social justice and self-empowerment, highlighting the challenges faced by young women today.
Readers will find a narrative that alternates between the perspectives of Malena and Ruby, each grappling with their own struggles and insecurities. Malena, having recently relocated from Puerto Rico, confronts the humiliation of a school dress code, while Ruby, known for her outspoken nature, seeks to make a difference in her new environment. Together, they unexpectedly become leaders in a rebellion against the school’s dress code, forcing them to confront their biases and the dynamics of their friendship. This edition offers a timely reflection on the importance of standing up for one’s beliefs and the power of solidarity among girls and women.
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A timely story of two teenagers who discover the power of friendship, feminism, and standing up for what you believe in, no matter where you come from. A collaboration between two gifted authors writing from alternating perspectives, this compelling novel shines with authenticity, courage, and humor.
Malena Rosario is starting to believe that catastrophes come in threes. First, Hurricane María destroyed her home, taking her unbreakable spirit with it. Second, she and her mother are now stuck in Florida, which is nothing like her beloved Puerto Rico. And third, when she goes to school bra-less after a bad sunburn and is humiliated by the school administration into covering up, she feels like she has no choice but to comply.
Ruby McAllister has a reputation as her school’s outspoken feminist rebel. But back in Seattle, she lived under her sister’s shadow. Now her sister is teaching in underprivileged communities, and she’s in a Florida high school, unsure of what to do with her future, or if she’s even capable making a difference in the world. So when Ruby notices the new girl is being forced to cover up her chest, she is not willing to keep quiet about it.
Neither Malena nor Ruby expected to be the leaders of the school’s dress code rebellion. But the girls will have to face their own insecurities, biases, and privileges, and the ups and downs in their newfound friendship, if they want to stand up for their ideals and––ultimately––for themselves.
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