Gabi: A girl in pieces

Quintero, I. (2014). Gabi: A girl in pieces. TX: Cinco Puntos Book Summary Gabi: A girl in pieces by Isabel Quintero is about a Latina girl named Gabi. She is going through an emotional rollercoaster this year and the only thing she has to confide in is her diary. During this last year in high school, Gabi reveals many things about her life including having a traditional old fashion  mom, a father that is a meth head, and her constant thoughts about sex. So many things happened this senior year to Gabi and her best friends Cindy and Sebastian. Cindy confesses that she was raped by a popular guy at their school and now she is pregnant. Sebastian gets kicked out of his parents house because of his sexuality and ends up staying with Gabi. Gabi becomes their support system, but she needs someone to lean on herself. Gabi is struggling with many things from her weight issues to her strict home life. Through it all, Gabi survives her senior year and grows to accept herself while helping her friends overcome their battles. Book Review Isabel Quintero writes this realistic fiction book like a diary that makes readers feel like they are actually sitting in front row seats viewing Gabi’s senior year. In addition, the author creatively integrates artwork and poetry  this book. This book will leave readers reflecting on many issues high school students have to face on a daily basis including teen pregnancy, drug and sexual abuse, self-acceptance, and sexual identity. All about the author! https://laisabelquintero.com/about/ Book Trailer https://youtu.be/Hy_Iwrzy2-Y Awards & Recognitions 2015 William C. Morris Award for YA Debut Novel 2015 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens 2015 Tomás Rivera Book Award, Works for Older Children