Dress Coded

By Carrie Firestone

A podcast ignites a middle school rebellion against unfair dress codes.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 7,480 ratings

303 pages· 51,213 words· Est. 7 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Eighth grader Molly Frost is tired of the unfair dress code at her school. When her friends face unjust punishments, she starts a podcast to voice their frustrations. As stories pour in, Molly's small act of defiance grows into a full-blown revolution. Can these girls change the rules and stand up for what's right, or will they be silenced? Join Molly and her friends as they challenge the status quo and fight for equality in a world that often overlooks them. This is a story of courage, friendship, and the power of speaking out.

From the publisher

In this debut middle-grade girl-power friendship story, an eighth grader starts a podcast to protest the unfair dress code enforcement at her middle school and sparks a rebellion. Molly Frost is FED UP… Because Olivia was yelled at for wearing a tank top. Because Liza got dress coded and Molly didn’t, even though they were wearing the exact same outfit. Because when Jessica was pulled over by the principal and missed a math quiz, her teacher gave her an F. Because it’s impossible to find shorts that are longer than her fingertips. Because girls’ bodies are not a distraction. Because middle school is hard enough. And so Molly starts a podcast where girls can tell their stories, and before long, her small rebellion swells into a revolution. Because now the girls are standing up for what’s right, and they’re not backing down. - Four Starred Reviews - A Kids’ Indie Next List Title

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