A snarky look into the life of a young girl who comes to terms with herself and her father. He is not 'manly', but he is intellectual. She may be the A snarky look into the life of a young girl who comes to terms with herself and her father. He is not 'manly', but he is intellectual. She may be the complete opposite of him, but she is also an intellectual. Their common ground lay in their brains and sexuality. Only, she will live openly while he hid who he was.
I love how introspective Alison is. She looks at the world with her experiences which make her respond oddly since her experiences are so odd. She laughs at her father's death. Her diary goes from matter of fact (stating basic events) to ways to get the 'grrr' out of her system. Reading becomes not an escape, but a way to understand the world and especially, herself....more
great ideas for librarians looking to mix it up. you don't have to start a club to want to have creative programming.great ideas for librarians looking to mix it up. you don't have to start a club to want to have creative programming....more
an informative read that every librarian should look at, not just those that represent the Young Adult department recommended for librarians who are opan informative read that every librarian should look at, not just those that represent the Young Adult department recommended for librarians who are open to new ideas and programs....more