Looking for Me
Looking for Me by Betsy R. Rosenthal is an illustrated edition published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt on September 10, 2013. This book presents the story of Edith, one of twelve siblings growing up in Depression-era Baltimore, as she navigates her identity amidst the challenges of family life. Working at her father’s diner and caring for her younger siblings, Edith struggles to find her place while feeling overshadowed by her more mature sisters.
Readers will find a narrative that captures the complexities of family dynamics and personal growth through Edith’s experiences. The story unfolds in verse, blending elements of joy, pain, humor, and sadness, offering a nuanced portrayal of one family’s pursuit of the American dream. With themes related to family and historical context, this work invites reflection on identity and aspirations during a significant period in United States history.
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One of twelve siblings growing up in Depression-era Baltimore, Edith isn’t quite sure of who she is. Between working at her father’s diner, taking care of her younger siblings, and living in the shadow of her more mature sisters, she feels lost in a sea of siblings. When a kind teacher encourages Edith to be a teacher herself one day, Edith sees prospects for a future all her own. Full of joy, pain, humor, and sadness, this novel in verse is an enduring portrait of one family’s pursuit of the American dream.
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