Description
From beloved author Alyson Gerber comes another realistic contemporary novel perfect for fans of Judy Blume.
Sarah loves basketball more than anything. Crushing it on the court makes her feel like she matters. And itβs the only thing that helps her ignore how much it hurts when her mom forgets to feed her.
But lately Sarah canβt even play basketball right. Sheβs slower now and missing shots she should be able to make. Her body doesnβt feel like itβs her own anymore. Sheβs worried that changing herself back to how she used to be is the only way she can take control over whatβs happening.
When Sarahβs crush asks her to be partners in a cooking competition, she feels pulled in a million directions. Sheβll have to dig deep to stand up for what she needs at home, be honest with her best friends, and accept that she doesnβt need to change to feel good about herself.
Booklist described Gerberβs novels in starred reviews as both βhighly empatheticβ and βtruly inspiring.β Taking Up Space promises to be a realistic and compelling story about struggling with body image and learning that true self-esteem comes from within.