Books like Size 0 by D. M. Paige
In "Size 0," a student with dreams of a career in fashion lands an internship at a trendy Los Angeles clothing company. While she embraces the glamour of the industry, she soon notices the pressures and unfair treatment faced by models. The story explores how the fashion world shapes body image and challenges the ideal of perfection, prompting the protagonist to question her own aspirations and the ethical standards of her chosen field.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: D. M. Paige
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