The shortlist for the 2023 Branford Boase Award has been announced. In What the World Doesn't See, author Mel Darbon draws on her own sibling experiences, giving a voice to young people who are often not heard. Mel Darbon introduces What the World Doesn't See Schools will start to shadow the poetry award this month, and the final winner w. The Shortlist for the CLiPPA 2023 poetry award has been announced.
In Sunny Side Up, a gorgeous picture book aimed at children aged four years plus, children are encouraged to see the world in a different, more pos.ĬLiPPA 2023: poetry award shortlist announced Recommended for older teens.Ĥ32 pages / Reviewed by Clair Bossons, school librarianĬlare Helen Welsh introduces Sunny Side Up I have to say that for a character that was supposed to be unlikeable, I had a lot of time for Eliza. A strong lead character who is resilient in the face of adversity. Not Here to be Liked is a book that teenagers can relate to with issues that they will likely have strong opinions about. The very last person she should fall for in light of her campaign. He sets out to get the two working together and as they do, Eliza starts falling for Len. Dr Guinn understands how Eliza is feeling but points out that life isn't always fair.
I had to wonder, though, was it sexism or was it that Len was more popular? Should being popular be necessary to get ahead? Why is it that the top positions in their school remain so unequivocally male dominated? One of my favourite characters was Dr Guinn, the member of staff that both Eliza and Len manage to successfully talk around to get each other out of detentions. This sparks a feminist movement within the school, with Eliza at the forefront, questioning the prevalence of sexist behaviour. Len appears to have joined the paper just because he needed something to focus on following an injury which meant he couldn't play baseball any longer. However, the role of editor in chief, a role Eliza aspired to and expected to get, goes to Len DiMartile, ex star baseball player. She believes that the effort she has put in should equal results. I loved that she felt free to be true to herself, stick by her principles and not be influenced by the expectations of others! Eliza works hard at school and on her school paper and is experienced and indeed good at what she does. She doesn't care what she looks like or even whether anyone likes her. The main character, Eliza Quan, isn't at all concerned with appearances or pleasing people. The cover artwork by Kevin Wada is also very eye-catching. It explores important themes of feminism, activism, misogyny, parental expectations and bullying. This book is set in the US and has a diverse set of characters from different backgrounds. Not Here to Be Liked is contemporary teen fiction that will really appeal to fans of Moxie and Super Awkward.
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