Book
Body talk : 37 voices explore our radical anatomy / edited by Kelly Jensen.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781616209674 (trade paperback)
- ISBN: 1616209674 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 241 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Chapel Hill, North Carolina : Algonquin Young Readers, an imprint of Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Head, shoulders, knees, and toes -- On the surface -- Cosmic forms -- Below the belt -- Things you cannot see -- Our whole selves. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 14 and up Algonquin Young Readers. Grades 10-12 Algonquin Young Readers. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Human body > Social aspects. Human body > Political aspects. Body image. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | 306.4613 B668t 2020 (Text) | 33126024452058 | Display | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | 306.4613 B668t 2020 (Text) | 33126024452066 | YA Nonfiction | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2020 July
Copyright 2020 School Library Journal.Gr 7 Upâ Jensen has collected personal narratives for a remarkable anthology that tackles various aspects of anatomy. Authors, athletes, celebrities, and other public figures share their experiences of negative self-image and how they came to terms with these feelings. Topics include visible "issues" (being overweight, having noticeable chin hairs, having scoliosis) and invisible ones (dealing with partial blindness, being Deaf, or having Crohn's disease). These individuals are not afraid to share what they have gone through and how they achieved self-acceptance. As with her previous anthologies, Jensen expertly organizes these stories into chapters on a common theme. The experiences are relayed with equal parts honesty and knowledge. Throughout the book, readers can find "Body Talk FAQs" that fit the section in which they are located. The further reading guide contains nonfiction titles and fictional works where characters contend with those topics. Teens may not find a touchstone in every story but are likely to have experienced insecurity about one or more of the subjects.VERDICT A must-have anthology collection on an evergreen topic.âAmanda Borgia, Uniondale P.L., NY