45 Pounds (More or Less)

Set against the backdrop of family gatherings and the hectic world of teenage friendships, this heartfelt and humorous debut novel beautifully illustrates the importance of embracing one's true self.

“Deliciously relatable, with a lot of laughter on the side.”—Rita Williams-Garcia, New York Times bestselling author

“A powerful and poignant novel about hope and love in the midst of common and controversial issues about weight gain, weight loss, and the ability to persevere despite our flaws.”—VOYA, starred review

Here are the numbers of Ann Galardi's life:

She is 16.
And a size 17.
Her perfect mother is a size 6.
Her Aunt Jackie is getting married in 2 months, and wants Ann to be a bridesmaid.
So Ann makes up her mind: Time to lose 45 pounds (more or less).

Welcome to the world of informercial diet plans, wedding dance lessons, endless run-ins with the cutest guy Ann’s ever seen—and some surprises about her not-so-perfect mother.

And there’s one more thing—it's all about feeling comfortable in your own skin—no matter how you add it up!