World Made of Glass
World Made of Glass by Ami Polonsky is a coming-of-age novel published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on August 6, 2024. This 304-page book is written in English and explores the emotional journey of a girl named Iris as she navigates the challenges of her father’s illness during the early years of the AIDS pandemic. Faced with the reality of her father’s declining health, Iris grapples with feelings of grief and isolation while trying to maintain a semblance of normalcy at school.
As Iris confronts the stigma and misinformation surrounding AIDS, she resolves to become an advocate for change. The narrative delves into themes of family, loss, and the quest for identity amidst adversity. Readers will find a poignant exploration of grief and activism, as Iris seeks to uncover her father’s legacy and her own voice in a world filled with fear and prejudice. This edition offers a thoughtful perspective on social topics relevant to both juvenile nonfiction and fiction, making it a significant addition to discussions about health and family dynamics.
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An “inspiring” (Kirkus, starred review), “heartfelt” (The Horn Book, starred review) coming-of-age novel about a girl finding her way to activism in the early years of the AIDS pandemic, from award-winning author Ami Polonsky.
Iris tries to act normal at school, going through the motions and joking around with her friends. But nothing is normal, and sometimes it feels like she’ll never laugh again. How can she, when her dad is dying of a virus that’s off-limits to talk about? When she knows that soon all she’ll have left of her kind, loving dad are memories, photos, and a binder full of the poems they used to exchange?
In a sea of rage and grief, Iris resolves to speak out against the rampant fear, misinformation, and prejudice surrounding AIDS–and find the pieces of Dad that she never knew before. Along the way, Iris might just find new sides to herself.
Critically-acclaimed author Ami Polonsky has crafted a lyrical, tender, earth-shattering novel that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
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