"Both timely and timeless, a powerful exploration of abuse in its many forms, as well as the strength it takes to rise up and speak your truth."AMBER SMITH, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to BeFrom New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel comes an unflinching exploration of the labels society puts on girls and womenand the strength it takes to rise above it all to claim your worth and declare your truth.The girls at North Bay Academy are taking sides. It all started when Mike Parker's girlfriend showed up with a bruise on her face. Or, more specifically, when she walked into the principal's office and said Mike hit her. But her classmates have questions. Why did she go to the principal and not the police? Why did she stay with Mike if he was hurting her? Obviously, if it's true, Mike should face the consequences. But is it true?Some girls want to rally for his expulsionand some want to rally around Mike. Rumors about what really happened spread. The only thing that the entire student body can agree on? Someone is lying. And the truth has to come out.This book is a great choice to start conversations about:dating violencecontemporary social problemsyoung adult mental healthPraise for What Kind of Girl:"A poignant, thought-provoking novel that will resonate deeply."Kirkus"A rallying cry."Booklist "I immediately saw myself in this book, which so thoroughly explains the thought process when coming to terms with victimhood and survivorship. I felt understood."Chessy Prout, author of I Have the Right To"Important, raw, timely, and ultimately hopefuldemands readers discuss the trauma of teen dating violence and how girls are so often taughteven expectedto internalize their victimization."Shannon M. Parker, author of The Girl Who Fell and The Rattled BonesAlso by Alyssa Sheinmel:A Danger to Herself and OthersThe Castle School (for Troubled Girls)

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 14-18 years.

There are 384 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2021 by Sourcebooks, Inc .

Alyssa Sheinmel was born in California and now lives in New York City. She is also the author of The Stone Girl and two previous YA novels.