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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2014 | Grades 5 and Up
Gr 7 Up—This realistic and honest biography of a young woman living with HIV will draw readers in, shedding light on this difficult topic. Though Rawl was born with HIV, she never experienced symptoms of the virus or AIDS, as she was diagnosed early and used medications. In middle school, she confided in a friend about her HIV-positive status, who told others, leading to bullying and name-...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2014
Rawl recounts her journey through discovery, bullying, suicidal despair, and activism as an HIV-positive teen, tying her story into larger messages...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
