At a glance
- Published
- 2019
- Publisher
- Arthur A. Levine Books
- Subgenre
- Contemporary
- Words
- 20,059
- Section
- Middle Grade
The Moon Within
Celi dreads getting her first period and the traditional moon ceremony her mother is planning. Meanwhile, her best friend Mar is exploring a genderfluid identity, and peer pressure strains their friendship.
- NCTE Notable Verse Novel 2020
- Américas Award Honorable Mention 2020
Themes
Mood
Feels emotional, reflective, hopeful.
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