tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post2401046179584460351..comments2023-04-13T10:45:46.763-04:00Comments on My Brain on Books: FAT CHANCE, CHARLIE VEGA by Crystal Maldonado for #IMWAYR (It's Monday! What are you reading?)Joanne R. Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-44844019073979600402021-02-23T17:43:00.393-05:002021-02-23T17:43:00.393-05:00I had already added this to my list. I only wish m...I had already added this to my list. I only wish my library had it. I have a cousin who has been large sized her whole life. Physically, she is one of the healthiest people I know. The cruelty of people who should love and accept her drives me crazy. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-3780258657822848292021-02-23T10:38:47.597-05:002021-02-23T10:38:47.597-05:00It's a sweet book, Karen, with absolutely no v...It's a sweet book, Karen, with absolutely no violence, and I can't even recall any mature language. There's some brief talk about sex, but the only "situations" involve kissing, nothing more. It is a YA novel, not MG (which I usually review), but I think 6th graders could handle it. And the body positivity issues are extremely relevant today. Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-8331125950911315872021-02-23T10:35:43.008-05:002021-02-23T10:35:43.008-05:00Thank you, Completely! I'll pass that on to th...Thank you, Completely! I'll pass that on to the people at Holiday House! They have some excellent covers this year.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-36485245311001116152021-02-23T10:34:42.399-05:002021-02-23T10:34:42.399-05:00Thank you, Shaye! And I agree that it's easy t...Thank you, Shaye! And I agree that it's easy to fall into comparing yourself to others.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-82200531350849654622021-02-23T07:12:09.477-05:002021-02-23T07:12:09.477-05:00What do you think about this book for 6th graders?...What do you think about this book for 6th graders? I keep meaning to look at this one, but it looks like it might be too YA for my school. Any thoughts? (Language, situations?)Testhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651875070065950865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-17343002071472204192021-02-22T22:32:45.314-05:002021-02-22T22:32:45.314-05:00I've heard about this book, and you make it so...I've heard about this book, and you make it sound so excellent! It's awesome to see so many body-positive books getting published lately. Also, I didn't realize this book and A Place to Hang the Moon were both Holiday House as well—between their covers and yours, the cover designers/artists at Holiday House deserve props! Thanks so much for the great review!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-20828456922735882462021-02-22T22:06:49.438-05:002021-02-22T22:06:49.438-05:00Oh wow. I agree that this is a book for everyone. ...Oh wow. I agree that this is a book for everyone. I tired of the comparison game, but it's so easy to fall into. Thanks for sharing, Joanne!2Shaye ♪♫https://www.blogger.com/profile/10473467039770299975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-1937022705767331102021-02-22T19:20:58.598-05:002021-02-22T19:20:58.598-05:00I think teens will love this book, Liz! Thanks for...I think teens will love this book, Liz! Thanks for stopping by.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-25617189303981793392021-02-22T19:20:35.692-05:002021-02-22T19:20:35.692-05:00I hope it is, Michele! I hope it is, Michele! Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-64496130431019846172021-02-22T19:19:20.775-05:002021-02-22T19:19:20.775-05:00This sounds like a book a lot of teens around here...This sounds like a book a lot of teens around here would appreciate.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-73707439611287131312021-02-22T19:08:28.433-05:002021-02-22T19:08:28.433-05:00I've heard a lot about this book... I should l...I've heard a lot about this book... I should look to see if it's at the library!Michele Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-22221554222146015342021-02-22T16:10:00.701-05:002021-02-22T16:10:00.701-05:00I figured you would be interested in this book, Na...I figured you would be interested in this book, Natalie. Hope you get a chance to read it.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-65254776885945243572021-02-22T16:01:27.544-05:002021-02-22T16:01:27.544-05:00Thanks, Linda. And so happy to hear you're fea...Thanks, Linda. And so happy to hear you're featuring A Place to Hang the Moon! Love that book! I'll go check out your post.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-4392265819961008212021-02-22T13:32:43.685-05:002021-02-22T13:32:43.685-05:00This sounds like a great story. I'm really int...This sounds like a great story. I'm really interested in reading books about Latino kids since my late husband was Hispanic.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-34322507747929846862021-02-22T11:14:57.937-05:002021-02-22T11:14:57.937-05:00This sounds really nice, Joanne & I put it on ...This sounds really nice, Joanne & I put it on my list. I am sharing A Place to Hang the Moon today, a lovely book! Happy Reading this week!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com