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Banned Books, Crop Tops, and Other Bad Influences

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Perfect for fans of Star Fish and From the Desk of Zoe Washington, a nuanced middle grade from the author of The Prettiest about two girls―one "bad" and one "good"―who join forces against book banning and censorship. Rose is a good girl. She listens to her parents and follows every rule. After all, they’re there for a reason―right? And adults always know best. Talia, the new girl from New York City, doesn’t think so. After only a week at school, her bad reputation is already making enemies. First on the list: Charlotte, Rose’s lifelong best friend. So why can’t Rose stop wondering what it would be like to be Talia’s friend? And why does Rose read a banned book that she recommends? Rose doesn’t know. But the forbidden book makes her ask questions she’s never thought of in her life. When Talia suggests they start a banned book club, how can Rose say no? Pushing against her parents, her school, and even Charlotte opens a new world for Rose. But when some of Talia's escapades become more scary than exciting, Rose must decide when it's right to keep quiet and when it's time to speak out. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Roaring Brook Press (September 17, 2024)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250901510


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 14


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years


Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.65 x 1 x 8.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #1,077,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #938 in Censorship & Politics #1,244 in Children’s Books about Libraries & Reading #14,420 in Children's Friendship Books


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    • Middle grade school focusing on one of most significant issues of our time, and much more
This middle grade book focuses on a new girl moving to a small town close to NYC and all the adventures that arise. The author, Ms. Young, manages to write about many topics relevant to middle schoolers, while also writing about book banning in an intelligent and creative way! The new girl, Talia, shares a book with her very new acquaintance, Rose, at synogogue, a book which was on a banned book list, and yes eventually this book is found and taken by a teacher..... Ms. Young's book also focuses on Talia, Rose, and Rose's best friend from childhood, Charlotte ,in a very skillfull and believable way. Relationships in middle school are ripe with complexities and the author really gets that. She also explores Rose trying to figure out who she (Rose) is NOW as a middle schooler vs the little girl she used to be. To top it all off Ms. Young somehow manages to bring in aspects of Rose's mother's past near the end and climax of the story, which helps Rose understand her mother and her actions better. I could say more but better yet, buy this book for your middle grade school child or friend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2024 by mbradym
    • Good story, quick read
I am not sure what to say about this book. The story was good, it was well-written and the characters were at least 2-, if not 3-dimensional. The book tells the story of a schools' reaction to a book banning in their Middle School Library. Rose, a somewhat sheltered Jewish girl learns about book banning from Talia, a new student who comes with a lot of her own baggage, but who is sincere and most definitely entrenched in the real, nitty gritty, world. They, along with a few other students start a Banned. Book club, determined to read the books on the list and try. to figure out why they were banned. The ban is started by parents, one of them the mother of Rose's best friend for life, Charlotte. You can pretty much figure out the story from there - the only things unknown are the specific events that occur. It is a good read, not bogged down by its characters or plot-holes, and ends predictably. I was more curious about the books on the list and why they were banned but my curiosity was not really satisfied. Of the two main characters, Rose was the most fully realized. By the middle of the book, the reader could pretty well predict what she would do in any situation. The other main characters, Talia, and Charlotte, remained more opaque, although their actions were true to what you knew about them. Rose's mother and father are actually integral to Rose's character and her actions and are described much more completely than, parents are in many books in this genre; that introduce parental figures but only as peripheral figures. It was a quick, enjoyable book, but not earth-shattering or eye-opening. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2024 by Theresa Sandifer
    • Addresses important issues in a relatable way
I knew as soon as I read the synopsis for this book that I absolutely had to read it. Many of the topics covered in this book are close to my heart, and they’re a big part of my life as well. And while I liked this book, I didn’t 100% fall in love with it like I wanted to. For the first half of the book or so, I felt like the characters felt very one dimensional, but I ended up changing my mind as the novel progressed. The characters definitely became more nuanced, and I appreciated the author’s intentionality in making sure no one was portrayed as 100% “good” or “bad” - even a parent who promotes book banning, which is quite the feat. This book felt very real, to the point where it was actually ratcheting up my anxiety. During the climactic scene I was so incredibly stressed for these kids - it definitely activated some strong emotions for this mom/librarian. There’s a lot of angst, and some of the references (for instance, suicide), make me feel like this book is suited to a more mature audience - I’d say middle or high school. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024 by Joanna
    • Another great read by Brigit Young
Once again Young brings her deep empathy and authentic voice to the tween world, telling a riveting story about courage and standing up for oneself. After you read and love “Banned,” make sure to try some of her other great books like “The Prettiest,” and “Bright” if you haven’t read them already.
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024 by michael young
    • When the new girl at school changes your life
Rose is the perfect kid, quiet, attentive and follows all the rules set by her family, synagogue, and school. One day a new girl from New York City arrives at school. Her name is Talia and she’s different. She is bold, and a girl who knows her mind and isn’t afraid to speak up or challenge the status quo. Rose and Talia are both Jewish and this connection brings the girls together. Talia, a reader, shares a book with Rose. It’s about a Jewish refugee’s experience during World War II that, unknown to Rose, has been banned from their school library. Through Talia’s influences she convinces Rose and sone other marginalized students to form the Banned Books Brigade. Rose unlikely friendship with Talia causes friction with Rose's lifelong best friend, Charlotte. Things really escalate when the book brigade gets in trouble and Talia wants to run away with Rose to New York City. What ends up happening? Read read read! There’s a lot to think about in this unique book. You have the kids reading forbidden books from the library, pro-ban parents, the don't rock the boat parents, the only black family in town, the boy who wears skirts, school staff, and the local librarian. All these prospectives give a full picture of the what can happen when book becomes a practice. The story heavily supports fighting bans. The first half of the book really kept me engaged, but began to drag until the end. I’m not sure this title will interest a large population of middle grade readers, but I lined the unique prospective on this controversial subject, ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2024 by Jothebookgirl

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