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Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World is a gentle, queer coming of age story. Ivy is almost a teenager, and as we meet her we learn she's never had a crush. Everyone else is having them and she's not sure why she doesn't yet. Ivy has a big family, there are twin babies and another sister. Her mother and father are sweet and supportive. But tragedy strikes in the form of a tornado.
As her family and community recovers from the devastating aftermath, Ivy learns more about herself through writing and drawing. Her "decomposition notebook" is where she puts all of her emotions and secrets. When it goes missing, she is worried about who will find it and what they will think about her.
I loved how Ashley Herring Blake wrote a story about a queer girl who experiences love all around and is lifted up by her family and community, without hiding that yes, sometimes will be very challenging. This is a book of hope for kids and grown ups. It was an absolute joy.
As her family and community recovers from the devastating aftermath, Ivy learns more about herself through writing and drawing. Her "decomposition notebook" is where she puts all of her emotions and secrets. When it goes missing, she is worried about who will find it and what they will think about her.
I loved how Ashley Herring Blake wrote a story about a queer girl who experiences love all around and is lifted up by her family and community, without hiding that yes, sometimes will be very challenging. This is a book of hope for kids and grown ups. It was an absolute joy.