Books like Little Beauties by Kim Addonizio
Diana McBride, a former child pageant contestant now working at a Long Beach baby store, grapples with a divorce and an alcoholic mother. While navigating her own challenges, she encounters a pregnant teenage girl who is considering giving her baby up for adoption. Their stories intersect in the heart of Los Angeles, exploring themes of motherhood, identity, and the complexities of teenage pregnancy.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Kim Addonizio
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