In the spirit of Judy Blume, this empowering and heartfelt middle
grade novel celebrates finding yourself, making new friends, and
standing up for what's right as a girl becomes involved in menstrual
activism.
Ever since a career-ending injury, former elite gymnast Eden has been
feeling lost. To add insult to actual injury, her mom has been invited
to present at her middle school's career day, which would be fine except
Mom's company produces period products like pads and tampons. Having the
whole school hear about it is total humiliation. And when Eden gets into
a fight with a boy who won't stop mocking her for it, she and her
classmate Maribel both end up getting suspended.
Mom's corporate executive job means she doesn't have time to look after
Eden while she's suspended, so Eden is sent to volunteer at the food
bank Maribel's mom runs. There, she meets new friends who open her eyes
to period poverty, the struggle that low-income people with periods have
trying to afford menstrual products. Eden even meets a boy who gets
periods. Witnessing how people fight for fair treatment inspires Eden to
join the advocacy work.
But sewing pads to donate and pushing for free access to period products
puts Eden at odds with her mom. Even so, Eden's determined to hold onto
the one thing that's ignited her passion and drive since gymnastics. Can
she stand her ground and make a real difference?
