Books like The list by Siobhan Vivian
At Mount Washington High School, a yearly tradition sees students compile a list naming the prettiest and ugliest girls from each grade. The story follows eight girls—from freshman to senior—as they confront the impacts of this list on their self‑perception, personal beauty, and sense of identity. Through their experiences, the novel explores how appearance judgments influence friendships, self-esteem, and individual growth during the high school years.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Psychology/Developmental Psychology
Authors: Siobhan Vivian
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