Books like Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
“Wintergirls” centers on Lia, a teenager who uses food restriction to cope with grief after her best friend Cassie dies. The novel delves into the psyche of an anorexic through Lia’s internal dialogue, which urges her to remain in control, stay strong, and continue losing weight. The story exposes the crushing pressure to maintain body image and the destructive nature of eating disorders amid family relationships and social expectations.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Laurie Halse Anderson
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