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Deenie

Book • 1973
Deenie, a 13-year-old girl, faces a significant change in her life when she is diagnosed with scoliosis and must wear a back brace.

The novel explores themes of identity, friendship, and acceptance as Deenie adjusts to her new reality and challenges her mother's expectations.

Through her journey, Deenie learns valuable lessons about empathy and understanding towards others with physical differences.

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Mentioned by Elsa Chang as one of Blume's books that was banned for discussing sexuality.
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