EPISODE · Jan 5, 2023 · 55 MIN
Body positive books for kids and teens
from Book Lounge by Libby · host Book Lounge by Libby
In today's episode, Jill is joined by Sydney and Jane to share juvenile and young adult titles that showcase body diversity. They share what (if any) representation they saw when they were kids, discuss of these types of books for young readers, and even offer some romance novels with fat bodies for those adults looking for something to read. Books mentioned in this episode: Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder Starfish by Lisa Fipps 45 Lbs (More or Less) by Kelly Barson Taking Up Space by Alysen Gerber My Eyes Are Up Here by Laura Zimmerman Beautifully Me by Nabela Noor Smaller Sister by Maggie Edkins Willis How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland Dark and Starless Forest by Sarah Hollowell Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone The Brown Sisters books by Talia Hibbert Any book by Olivia Dade Brontorina by James Howe Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle Hilda Must be Dancing by Karma Wilson Laxmi's Mooch by Shelly Anand Eat Your Heart Out by Kelly deVos Fat Angie by E.E. Charlton-Trujillo Dumplin by Julie Murphy Puddin by Julie Murphy Pumpkin by Julie Murphy Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy Every Body Shines by Cassandra Newbould The Other F Word ed. By Angie Manfredi We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to [email protected]. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What this episode covers
In today's episode, Jill is joined by Sydney and Jane to share juvenile and young adult titles that showcase body diversity. They share what (if any) representation they saw when they were kids, discuss of these types of books for young readers, and even offer some romance novels with fat bodies for those adults looking for something to read. Books mentioned in this episode: Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder Starfish by Lisa Fipps 45 Lbs (More or Less) by Kelly Barson Taking Up Space by Alysen Gerber My Eyes Are Up Here by Laura Zimmerman Beautifully Me by Nabela Noor Smaller Sister by Maggie Edkins Willis How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland Dark and Starless Forest by Sarah Hollowell Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone The Brown Sisters books by Talia Hibbert Any book by Olivia Dade Brontorina by James Howe Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle Hilda Must be Dancing by Karma Wilson Laxmi's Mooch by Shelly Anand Eat Your Heart Out by Kelly deVos Fat Angie by E.E. Charlton-Trujillo Dumplin by Julie Murphy Puddin by Julie Murphy Pumpkin by Julie Murphy Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy Every Body Shines by Cassandra Newbould The Other F Word ed. By Angie Manfredi We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to [email protected]. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NOW PLAYING
Body positive books for kids and teens
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.