The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things

At fifteen, Virginia Shreves feels like a misfit among her thin, brilliant, and attractive relatives, and she grapples with her self-image, her first romantic relationship, and her growing disillusionment with people she loves. This YA novel follows her as she navigates high-school pressures and family expectations while confronting issues of body acceptance and personal identity. As she deals with these challenges, Virginia must decide what she truly wants for herself and learn to embrace who she is.