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Let’s talk about fat shaming in YA

Trisha / July 28, 2016
trishajennreads | let's talk about fat shaming in YA
I read a book that I really liked – except for one aspect of it...fat shaming. By continually writing books with this fat-girl-turns-thin-becomes-attractive-then-gets-confidence plot point, we're telling girls that they aren't worthy of love or even respect unless they are skinny.Continue Reading
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