{"product_id":"red-9781454951308","title":"Red","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Christian girl is stigmatized by her peers after seeking an abortion in this modern retelling of \u003ci\u003eThe Scarlet Letter\u003c\/i\u003e for the #MeToo era.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Moving to Hawthorne was something Tess and her mom never anticipated, but after Tess's mom loses her job, it's their only option. Tess's grandparents welcome them into their home, on the condition that Tess and her mom attend church, something Mom isn't too pleased about. But Tess enjoys the church community, finding a place in youth group and the church choir. Faith fills a void Tess didn't know she had. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After a very personal decision goes public, Tess faces daily harassment and rejection by her former friends, and singing in the church choir is no longer an option. When she meets some kids in the music room, her only place of solace in the school, she finds they don't judge her for what's happened, and she learns to find her voice again. Against the backdrop of the Spirit Light Festival, Tess will need to find the strength to speak out if she is to have any chance of ending a silent cycle of abuse in Hawthorne. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of YA books like \u003ci\u003eSpeak, \u003c\/i\u003e by Laurie Halse Anderson, or \u003ci\u003eExit, Pursued by a Bear, \u003c\/i\u003e by E. K. Johnston, \u003ci\u003eRed\u003c\/i\u003e is a timely and relevant young adult novel about finding your voice and rising above shame. Anyone looking for teen girl books that explore the complex themes of reproductive rights, religious hypocrisy, and overcoming adversity will appreciate this story of judgment and redemption.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Union Square \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/30\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781454951308\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/30\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Annie Cardi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43378321129653,"sku":"9781454951308","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_f91aaabe-cf45-44a9-8f91-5cb814cbb8a2.jpg?v=1701752685","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/red-9781454951308","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}