Beautifully Me
Nabela Noor
Zubi, a Bangladeshi girl looking forward to her first day of school, begins to worry about her appearance after hearing her mother call herself “too big.” During the day, Zubi notices more criticism of people’s bodies, including criticism people direct at themselves. Her response at dinner prompts her family to recognize the effect of those comments. The story follows Zubi’s confusion about body image and her family’s move toward self-acceptance.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
