Clementine answers “Considering adding this book to my...”

Mr. Murphy asked this question about Girl in Pieces:

Considering adding this book to my classroom library. Does it tend to glorify self harm? Or is it a book that can speak life to teens struggling with this issue?

Clementine I agree with Renee: It definitely doesn't glorify self-harm. There are a lot of characters that are constantly running from things, though. I'm worrie…moreI agree with Renee: It definitely doesn't glorify self-harm. There are a lot of characters that are constantly running from things, though. I'm worried the book might tempt and uncertain students to flee because although Charlie's life was sad she doesn't seem to say anything about missing school. She's just in survival mode.(less)

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