About BC Books Online
BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
Our site features print books and ebooks - both new releases and backlist titles - all of which are available to order through regular trade channels. Browse our subject categories to find books of interest or create and export lists by category to cross-reference with your library's current collection.
A quick tip: When reviewing the "Browse by Category" listings, please note that these are based on standardized BISAC Subject Codes supplied by the books' publishers. You will find additional selections, grouped by theme or region, in our "BC Reading Lists."
Description
Kia is sixteen and pregnant. Her world crumbles as she attempts to come to terms with the life growing inside her and what she must do. Initially convinced that abortion is her only option, Kia comes to understand that for her, the answers are not always black and white. As the pregnancy progresses, Kia discovers who her real friends are and where their loyalties lie. It is through her relationship with the elderly Grace that she learns what it means to take responsibility for one's life and the joy that can come from trusting oneself. Faced with the most difficult decision of her life, Kia learns that the path to adulthood is not the easily navigable trail she once thought, but a twisting labyrinth where every turn produces a new array of choices, and where the journey is often undertaken alone.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 12 to 18
- Grade:
- 8 to 12
- Reading age:
- 12 to 18
Awards
- Commended, American Library Association (ALA) Best Books for Young Adults
- Commended, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick Picks
- Commended, American Library Association (ALA) Popular Paperback for Young Adults
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
- Winner, Forest of Reading White Pine Award
- Short-listed, Canadian Library Association (CLA) Young Adult Book Award
Editorial Reviews
"The subject matter, plus strong writing and plotting, invites recreational reading; also consider this for curriculum support."
— Booklist
"Exhibits a marked development in the author's style and exploration of character."
— Children's Book News
"A recommended purchase for all libraries serving young adults."
"Hrdlitschka manages to cover several sensitive topics with grace, care, and insight with a cast of fully realized characters."
— VOYA
"Useful...for readers who want to see an exploration of some choices a pregnant teen may face."
— KLIATT
