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Pain & Wastings

by Carrie Mac

Young adult · ages 14–18 · grades 9–12 · 850L · 2008

Why we'd hand it over

Unflinching portrait of eating disorder and queer identity told in fragmented, poetic prose — not easy, but the specificity and emotional honesty will resonate with older teens who recognize themselves.

Where to get it

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