num_pages: 432
description: A timely story of two teenagers who discover the power of friendship feminism and standing up for what you believe in no matter where you come from. A collaboration between two gifted authors writing from alternating perspectives this compelling novel shines with authenticity courage and humor.Malena Rosario is starting to believe that catastrophes come in threes. First Hurricane Mara destroyed her home taking her unbreakable spirit with it. Second she and her mother are now stuck in Florida which is nothing like her beloved Puerto Rico. And third when she goes to school bra-less after a bad sunburn and is humiliated by the school administration into covering up she feels like she has no choice but to comply. Ruby McAllister has a reputation as her school's outspoken feminist rebel. But back in Seattle she lived under her sisters shadow. Now her sister is teaching in underprivileged communities and shes in a Florida high school unsure of what to do with her future or if shes even capable making a difference in the world. So when Ruby notices the new girl is being forced to cover up her chest she is not willing to keep quiet about it. Neither Malena nor Ruby expected to be the leaders of the school's dress code rebellion. But the girls will have to face their own insecurities biases and privileges and the ups and downs in their newfound friendship if they want to stand up for their ideals andultimatelyfor themselves. 
language: English
title: Does My Body Offend You?
publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers