![]() ![]() She’s trying to fit in with the rest of the team, learning to cook for a YouTube competition with her crush, and dealing with her family insecurities. ![]() In Taking Up Space,Sarah is an eighth grade basketball player who dominates on the court, until puberty hits and she suddenly doesn’t know how to use her body the same way. This is the second book I’ve read and reviewed by the author ( check out my thoughts on Braced), and I LOVE the writing style! Taking Up Space, by Alyson Gerber, is an honest middle school novel about friendship, family and disordered eating. Every child reacts to these situations in different ways as he/she tries to grapple for control of some aspect of life. It’s the in-between stage where puberty is happening, friendships are changing, and kids start to pull away from their parents. Speaking from my own experiences as a middle school teacher, these are without a doubt some of the most difficult years for kids. ![]() As always, all opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way. Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of this book to facilitate this review. ![]()
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