Don't Judge Me

By Lisa Schroeder

A girl must confront a list ranking classmates by looks, risking everything to speak up.

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256 pages· 51,731 words· Est. 7 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Hazel prefers a quiet life, writing haikus and caring for her pet tortoise. But when she stumbles upon a list ranking girls by appearance, created by her best friend's brother, she faces a dilemma. Should she stay silent or risk everything to challenge the status quo? As Hazel grapples with the courage to speak out, she might just spark a revolution in her middle school. Can one voice make a difference, or will the wave she creates drown her? Discover the power of standing up and the impact of one brave act.

From the publisher

Inspired by a true story of girl empowerment, acclaimed author Lisa Schroeder’s new novel explores trust, self-worth, and speaking up – especially when you’re told to keep quiet.Well-behaved girls seldom make historyHazel doesn’t like to make waves. Middle school is hard enough without causing more trouble, right? She’s happy just eating lunch in the library with her BFF, writing secret haikus, and taking care of an adorable rescue tortoise.But then Hazel discovers a list that rates the girls at her middle school based on their looks – started by her best friend’s older brother. She knows she has to do something, and she can’t do it alone. The wave she’ll be making might turn into a tsunami, but if Hazel can find the courage to speak up, she might just change everything.

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