Slouch
Slouch
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Farrar, Straus, Giroux
Annotation: The highly anticipated, standalone follow-up to the USA Today bestseller Jawbreaker , this funny, fresh, and incredibly relatable middle-grade novel is about a tall girl navigating friends, family, self-esteem, and boundaries--perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.
 
Reviews: 3
Catalog Number: #393181
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel
Copyright Date: 2024
Edition Date: 2024 Release Date: 10/22/24
Pages: 325 pages
ISBN: 0-374-39190-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-374-39190-4
Dewey: Fic
LCCN: 2024009058
Dimensions: 21 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist (Thu Oct 31 00:00:00 CDT 2024)

At five foot ten, Stevie is used to being the tallest in her class, but she's uncomfortable with how everyone mily, friends, even strangers scusses her height and makes comments about her body. From creeps on the subway to family friends to her best friend, everyone has something to say about Stevie and her body, except for Stevie. Her family struggles are laid bare, from communication issues to financial trouble, when her ill-fitting clothes make the problem worse. Aware of their money problems, Stevie compares the different socioeconomic situations around her, but the observations send her spiraling. After joining the debate team, she learns about researching facts, setting boundaries, and speaking up for herself. Wyman's character work shines in Stevie's relationships, as the highs and lows of friendship ebb and flow naturally; Stevie's relationship with her brother is especially realistic and poignant. Delightful spot art decorates chapter and section breaks. Stevie's self-consciousness, path to more confidence, willingness to take up space, and journey to finding her place are sure to be relatable for readers of all heights.

Kirkus Reviews

A girl who feels like a "freakish giant" navigates seventh grade friendships, family drama, and the New York City subway, bolstered by skills learned on her junior high debate teamThough she's not quite 13, at 5 feet, 10 inches tall, Stephanie "Stevie" Crumb is taller than her classmates and even most teachers; people routinely think she's older than she is. She's comfortable in casual clothes but tired of unkind nicknames (her brother Ryan's favorite: "Flood Watch"), leering men on the subway who treat her body as public property, and people's intrusive observations about her appearance and basketball potential. Although money is tight, Stevie can't help but notice her parents buy "Prince Ryan" new basketball shoes, while she's expected to wear too-short pants that pinch her middle. Stevie's curiosity is piqued when she overhears the newly formed debate team's after-school practice. Mrs. Crenshaw, the coach, expects her debaters to be as committed as athletes, and after joining the Opinionators, Stevie builds confidence, finds nonjudgmental peers, and learns to speak her truth to her family. Wyman imbues Stevie's story arc with blossoming self-awareness. Side plots include Stevie's crush on fellow debater Cedric, and the pressure Ryan feels to get a college basketball scholarship. Stevie's bestie's unsafe use of social media results in expository teachable moments. Stevie's family is cued white; secondary characters bring diversity to the cast.An upbeat "you do you" message delivered with a valuable side of "your body is your own" awareness. (author's note)(Fiction. 10-14)

School Library Journal (Sun Sep 01 00:00:00 CDT 2024)

Gr 3–7 —As if starting seventh grade isn't horrible enough, Stevie Crumb is the tallest girl—possibly student—in her New York City middle school. She feels like she stands out in the worst possible way and has become the target of unwanted attention from family, friends, and strangers. Mom and Dad are caught up with money problems and hyper-focused on brother Ryan's high school basketball career. Stevie's best friend Arianna is obsessed with her jewelry business and getting the word out on social media, resulting in sketchy behavior. One afternoon, Stevie stumbles into a meeting of the debate club and is immediately drawn to the competitive activity. She joins the team, but she feels exposed and vulnerable. Meanwhile, whenever she rides the subway alone, she is approached by a different creepy older dude. How can Stevie learn to set up boundaries in her interactions with both strangers and those she loves? Much like Jawbreaker, the cover will attract an audience anticipating a graphic novel but they will stay for the compelling first-person narration. Themes such as safe social media practices, friendship, complicated crushes, self-confidence, and the plight of working families who can't make ends meet offer levity to the story that is sure to resonate with young readers. An author's note with resources for finding help is included. VERDICT A standalone companion to Jawbreaker , this sophomore offering by Wyman will attract fans of the first book, Alyson Gerber's work, and contemporary problem fiction.—Kate Nafz

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ALA Booklist (Thu Oct 31 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
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School Library Journal (Sun Sep 01 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
Reading Level: 5.0
Interest Level: 4-7

The highly anticipated, standalone follow-up to the USA Today bestseller Jawbreaker, this funny and fresh middle-grade novel is about a tall girl navigating friends, family, self-esteem, and boundaries--perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.Stevie Crumb doesn't want to stand out. But when you're nearly five foot ten in seventh grade, it's kind of hard not to. All anyone wants to talk about is Stevie's height--including Stevie's parents, who would just love for her to be an athlete like her basketball-star older brother. Sure, Stevie wants to be good at something--maybe even great at something. She'd just prefer it didn't draw more attention to her lanky frame.A chance encounter leads Stevie to the school's debate team instead, where she meets cute fellow debater Cedric. He's shorter than she is, and Stevie doesn't think anything of it--until her best friend points it out. Then strange guys on the subway start making comments about Stevie's body, too--which is not only annoying, but scary and unsafe. It's time for Stevie to ask for help, set some boundaries, and realize that standing up (and standing out) isn't such a bad thing after all.From breakout author Christina Wyman, Slouch is a new must-read story about growing up and growing into yourself, inch by inch. It's ideal for readers who love Raina Telgemeier, Terri Libenson, Kelly Yang, Gordon Korman, and other endlessly funny and deeply heartfelt books that tackle big topics and universal coming-of-age experiences alike.Don't miss Christina Wyman's hit debut Jawbreaker, which Publishers Weekly calls "Smile meets Wonder."


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