"Just Myrto" by Laurie Gray follows the journey of a young girl named Myrto who grapples with the complexities of growing up amidst the backdrop of her rich Greek heritage. As she navigates friendships, family expectations, and her burgeoning dreams, Myrto discovers the significance of self-acceptance and cultural identity. Her story unfolds in a vibrant setting filled with the warmth of family gatherings and the challenges of adolescence, ultimately leading her to embrace her unique voice. Through poignant moments and relatable experiences, Myrto learns that finding her place in both her personal and cultural worlds is a journey worth embarking on. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 200 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 2014 by Luminis Books, Incorporated .