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"This stunning book is the story I've been waiting for my whole life; where girls rise up to claim their space with joy and power.” --Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Speak "An extraordinary story of two indomitable spirits." --Brendan Kiely, New York Times bestselling co-author of All American Boys and Tradition "Timely, thought-provoking, and powerful." --Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin' Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Renée Watson teams up with poet Ellen Hagan in this YA feminist anthem about raising your voice. Jasmine and Chelsea are best friends on a mission--they're sick of the way women are treated even at their progressive NYC high school, so they decide to start a Women's Rights Club. They post their work online-- poems, essays, videos of Chelsea performing her poetry, and Jasmine's response to the racial microaggressions she experiences--and soon they go viral. But with such positive support, the club is also targeted by trolls. When things escalate in real life, the principal shuts the club down. Not willing to be silenced, Jasmine and Chelsea will risk everything for their voices--and those of other young women--to be heard. These two dynamic, creative young women stand up and speak out in a novel that features their compelling art and poetry along with powerful personal journeys that will inspire readers and budding poets, feminists, and activists. Acclaim for Piecing Me Together 2018 Newbery Honor Book 2018 Coretta Scott King Author Award 2017 Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Young Adult Finalist "Timely and timeless." --Jacqueline Woodson, award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming "Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at . . . the life-changing power of voice and opportunity." --Jason Reynolds, NYT-bestselling author of Long Way Down "Brilliant." --John Green, New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars “Teeming with compassion and insight." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story about the power of art, community, and friendship." --Kirkus , starred review "A nuanced meditation on race, privilege, and intersectionality." --SLJ, starred review Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury YA; Reprint edition (February 11, 2020)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1547603119


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 14


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 17 years


Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL800L


Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.95 x 8.2 inches


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    • Perfectly Imperfect and Intoxicatingly Powerful
This book wasn’t perfect, and at a lot of points it was loud and bright and almost too much—and that’s one way I can be sure it’s most definitely worth reading. Jasmine and Chelsea could be a lot, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I’m very non confrontational, so a lot of these scenes had me squirming and covering my eyes, thinking, “Do they really have to talk about this, too? Can’t they just let it go?” But I’m starting to think that maybe we shouldn’t just let things slide. Maybe that’s why so many issues in the world have yet to change. The writing was beautiful, though it did jump really far forward in time quite frequently, which made it tricky to follow. A really intense scene or convo would happen, but then the next chapter would be a month later and the scene is never addressed again. I also think Jasmine and Chelsea could be a bit selfish at times, but that’s likely because of their newness to activism and their ages. As some of the teachers told them (or maybe it was Leidy), if they do it for themselves, what are they really fighting for? And if they had slowed down a bit to examine their thoughts and motives, and other perspectives, some of the events might have been kinder. Then again, sometimes we need to drop the niceties and shout, and that’s really what this book was all about. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2020 by Lizzy White
    • Rise Up, Rise Up
If you recognize the title from the Broadway play “Hamilton”, then you will understand why this particular line was running through my head while reading this book. Story wise: The story is written through the eyes of two juniors in high school as they make their way in learning what it means to have your voices heard even though your personal life may be crumbling or throws you off guard. I relate to Jasmine, not as a fellow female of color, but as a person that has dealt with her weight all her life. But there’s a Chelsea in all of us, whether it be because of a romantic interest that has you in knots, a religious family member with old fashion ideals, or wanting to be more nuisance than what media portrayal of us. There’s so much to discuss and analyze with this story. Format and writing wise: Okay I’m no expert but this was one of the few books I’ve read lately that there is a definite change in the POV of the characters. Also, I like the introduction of the blog, poems and playlists to not only read that they are causing a change but read what the characters are saying. It was great to read the blog and comments and then be able to go back and see if there was anything of merit that the authorities said was out of bounds. Overall, I recommend this book not to just to the young adult readers who want to read about how they too can make a change but to the adults that may have forgotten the issues that we still face as a society. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2020 by Arisan
    • Good, with lots of meaty issues - informed adult readers might find the start a bit of an info dump
THERE ARE SPOILERS BELOW, but only in the context of potentially questionable material (I give the exact examples), not in the sense of a summary that ruins everything. All in all, a pretty good read. I am not the target demographic, but I run a book club for a group of girls from diverse backgrounds and cultures (grades 6-9) and am always on the lookout for the next great read. This had a lot to commend it: dual protagonists, current diversity issues, and a healthy dose of social justice. What is not to like? PROs - alternating POV keeps things moving - one African American girl & one white girl give an interesting perspective on issues - one of the first books with a heavier protagonist (she says 'fat') who talks about the difficulties of not being petite in today's America in a caring an honest manner - LOTS of poetry - LOTS of people to look up - LOTS of really awesome real life quotes - EXCELLENT resource section in the back for readers inspired to do more and be more - diverse range of issues: misogyny, sexism, fat-shaming, self-esteem and the marketing world, the princess industrial machine, speaking up, being active in the cause of change, grief & loss, intergenerational differences in dealing with these issues, poverty, food deserts, and more... - mostly clean. No sex, but the vague insinuation of it "to do it"; one kiss (non-explicit and it's just "awwww"), and a brief mention of "making out"; , no swearing (I think the word "bi*ch" shows up once); one mention of a woman being married to a woman and the mention of the LGBTQIA acronym, the word "pussy" used as an empowerment word; the words "slut" and "whore" on a bathroom stall and the word "slut shaming" - all in the context on how women are judged and the standards they are held to; the words "hip-grinding and body banging" are in a poem - that is the sum total of their appearance; one protagonist realises that she wants to kiss her long-time friend Isaac. It sounds like a lot, but for a teen book, this is really minor stuff. I was also exhaustive in my catalogue. CONs - in the interest of getting the readers up to speed, the front end had a lot of "telling" as compared to showing. Personally, after 50 pages, even I was fed up with how "progressive" everything in their school was, and how attuned to social justice their education was. It was just a bit much. However, power through, because once you get into the story, that fades out and the story begins. This particular point is probably a bit unfair, since the needs of the story dictate that the reader be up on all these issues and their various arguments. As I said, I am not the target audience. A note: race was not the central focus. I love and read many books where race is the central focus, and this book was less vocal about that issue, because there were already so. many. issues. on. the. table. The issues of race are always present on the page, but often not the main discussion. After reading one of the other reviews on Amazon, I have to agree with the reviewer who found Chelsea a bit of a pot-stirrer and grating. Yes. Her character was a bit over-the-top "passionate" about her cause in a way that was sometimes exhausting as a reader. But again, being older than the target demographic, I suspect that the teen readers might be more accommodating. Would I recommend it to Grade 8s and up? YES. There is a lot to be learned, a lot to talk about and a lot of inspiration. The characters are passionate about standing up for themselves and pushing for change where they feel it's needed. Great book to empower girls and open a lot of conversations about the issues in the world they live in. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2019 by Just My Opinion....
    • amazing
This may have been one of my top favorite books. I had to read it for a class at my uni and now am in love.
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023 by Olivia
    • Great read for any age
This is a great coming of age/learning to find your voice story that every teen should read. For adults, this story offers poignant moments or reflection: are you helping or hindering teens in their growth?
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020 by Jane Reddick
    • Powerful
I cannot recommend this book enough. Buy it for all the young women in your lives. Read it out loud. Read it often. Read it over and over until we all understand. Show up, show out and never back down.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2020 by LacyC
    • Love love love
Obsessed, moved, empowered, and so many other complex and inspired feelings. Well done, definitely recommending to my middle schoolers This year
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2021 by Amazon Customer
    • Read! Read! Read!
If your looking for a book to make you feel empowered to make change, this is for you. You get the relatable and quirky sides of the girls that just add to the amazing story.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020 by Rodney F Lester

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