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Name: BFE
Author: Julia Cho

📘 BFE by Julia Cho

Panny is a 14‑year‑old Asian‑American who feels like a misfit among her Anglo classmates in Arizona. For her birthday her mother surprisingly offers to help her with cosmetic surgery, setting Panny on a difficult journey of self‑acceptance, friendship, and navigating the complexities of adolescence. The novel explores identity, body image, and cultural belonging within a contemporary teenage drama.

First publish date: 2006

Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama

Authors: Julia Cho

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