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How to (Un)cage a Girl
By Block, Francesca Lia
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-06135-836-4 978-0-06135-837-1
- Publisher
- Cotler Harper
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2008
Gr 9-Up These poems traverse the steep climb from girlhood to womanhood while unearthing the hard truths hidden within this journey. Divided into three parts"years at the asylum," "in the hair of the toxic blonde," and "love poems for girls"the collection touches on anorexia, self-love and loathing, parental relationships, superficiality, losing one's virginity, rape, and love and loss. Block celebrates womanhood, but not in a ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2008
This three-part collection of forty-five autobiographical poems is Block's most personal and revealing work for young adults yet. Part one, "Years at the Asylum," takes readers chronologically through the author's difficult teenage years; part two, "In the Lair of the Toxic Blonde," follows her still-difficult adult years; and part three contains "Love Poems for Girls." Coming...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
This three-part collection includes forty-five autobiographical poems. Part one details Block's teenage years; part two follows her a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
