Dress Coded

Name: Dress Coded
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781984816450
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Carrie Firestone

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Summary

Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone is a powerful story that explores the impact of school dress codes on students. It follows an eighth-grader, Molly, who becomes the unlikely leader of a movement to challenge the dress code policies enforced at her school. Through podcasts and community activism, Molly and her friends aim to address larger issues about fairness, body image, and empowerment.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in stories about social activism and standing up against unfair systems. It explores the challenges and triumphs of a middle school girl who advocates for change, sparking important conversations about fairness and the meaning of community. This empowering narrative may appeal to you if you appreciate reading about friendship, courage, and the power of young voices to make a difference.

Dress Coded

Description

In this inspiring novel about girls using their collective power to improve their lives, an eighth grader starts a podcast to protest the unfair dress code enforcement at her middle school—and sparks a rebellion.

"A much-needed reminder that certain fights are worth fighting, that while bears of all types may prowl unsettlingly close, fear can be faced down and victories achieved, especially with strength in numbers." —The New York Times

"Full of humour, rage, and heart . . . shows how systemic change can be made when girls stand together. Absolutely necessary for tweens and teens." —Booklist (starred review)

Molly Frost is FED UP...

Because Olivia was yelled at for wearing a tank top.

Because Liza got dress coded and Molly didn't, even though they were wearing the exact same outfit.

Because when Jessica was pulled over by the principal and missed a maths quiz, her teacher gave her an F.

Because it's impossible to find shorts that are longer than her fingertips.

Because girls' bodies are not a distraction.

Because middle school is hard enough.

And so Molly starts a podcast where girls can tell their stories, and before long, her small rebellion swells into a revolution. Because now the girls are standing up for what's right, and they're not backing down.

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Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone is highly acclaimed, receiving multiple starred reviews and selections for prestigious lists. The book is praised for its timely and engaging narrative that deals with significant issues like dress codes, body shaming, and bullying. It highlights the power of collective action and features a mix of humour, friendship, and empowerment, with a narrative that resonates especially with tweens and teens. Critics commend its honest portrayal and the positive impact of standing up for one's beliefs.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781984816450

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 336

Collections

Carrie Firestone Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Carrie Firestone is the author of the middle grade novels Title TK and Dress Coded, which was a Booklist Editors' Choice and was described by the New York Times as "a much-needed reminder that certain fights are worth fighting," as well as the acclaimed young adult novels The Loose Ends List and The Unlikelies. Visit her online at carriefirestoneauthor.com or follow her on Twitter @CLLFirestone or on Instagram @carriefirestoneauthor.