Description
From the moment she was a baby, Elyse has carried the words people say about her—appearing on her skin as if her body were translating every judgment into visible truth. As she enters middle school, the language turns sharper and more personal, and the “itch” of cruel labels threatens to drown out the parts of herself she’s still learning to trust. When an anonymous note promises help and hints that someone understands what she’s dealing with, Elyse is pulled into a mystery that forces her to question who’s speaking, why it matters, and what it means to be more than the insults written on her. Blending emotional realism with a hopeful, coming-of-age arc, this story explores identity, empathy, and the power of self-acceptance—written in Abby Cooper’s accessible, character-driven style that makes every discovery feel both intimate and empowering.
Available Editions
paperback
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Published Jan 1, 2016
280 pages
ISBN: 9780374302870
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Details
First Published
2016
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Sticks & Stones by Abby Cooper.