{"product_id":"confessions-of-an-alleged-good-girl-isbn-9780063024847","title":"Confessions of an Alleged Good Girl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoya Goffney, author of the acclaimed \u003cem\u003eExcuse Me While I Ugly Cry,\u003c\/em\u003e delivers a powerful second novel about a preacher’s daughter in small-town Texas and her journey toward loving herself and her body, filled with heart, humor, family drama, and a dynamic love triangle. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eNot So Pure and Simple\u003c\/em\u003e by Lamar Giles and \u003cem\u003eCalling My Name\u003c\/em\u003e by Liara Tamani!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Powerful, boundary pushing, and charmingly funny.” —Camryn Garrett, author of \u003cem\u003eFull Disclosure \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eOff the Record\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Deeply empowering, sweet yet candid. A fearless story about the path to self acceptance.” —Jenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan, authors of \u003cem\u003eUnpregnant\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSave Steve\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A heartfelt, funny, and irresistible read…smart, sex-positive, and positively terrific.” \u003cem\u003e—Kirkus \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A compassionate novel that encourages teens to prioritize the control, safety, and comfort of their own bodies.” –\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonique is a preacher’s daughter who detests the impossible rules of her religion. Everyone expects her to wait until marriage, so she has no one to turn to when she discovers that she physically can’t have sex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter two years of trying and failing, her boyfriend breaks up with her. To win him back, Monique teams up with straight-laced \u003cem\u003echurch girl \u003c\/em\u003eSasha—who is surprisingly knowledgeable about Monique’s condition—as well as Reggie, the misunderstood bad boy who always makes a ruckus at church, and together they embark upon a top-secret search for the cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile on their quest, Monique discovers the value of a true friend and the wonders of a love that accepts her for who she is. Despite everyone’s opinions about her virtue, she learns to live for herself, inspiring us all to reclaim our bodies and unapologetically love ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults 2022 List Nominee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A triumph in not just dynamite contemporary fiction but also in critiquing purity culture and the harm it can do.” —\u003cem\u003eBuzzfeed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“[Monique's] journey toward recognizing her own value is hard-won, and her awareness of her own worth, when it comes, feels like a true victory. An empowering read.” \u003cem\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Goffney’s (\u003cem\u003eExcuse Me While I Ugly Cry\u003c\/em\u003e) sincere novel underscores conversations around sexual autonomy, purity culture, and internalized shame with earnestness and humor…Safe spaces composed predominantly of Black women, discussions regarding sexual health education’s importance, and tender, healthy depictions of romance that exhibit respect for personal boundaries populate this sex-positive read, a compassionate novel that encourages teens to prioritize the control, safety, and comfort of their own bodies.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A triumph in not just dynamite contemporary fiction but also in critiquing purity culture and the harm it can do.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuzzfeed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Powerfully sex-positive, boundary pushing, and charmingly funny, \u003cem\u003eConfessions of an Alleged Good Girl\u003c\/em\u003e is a story that touches topics all too often shoved under the rug, especially for Black girls.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCamryn Garrett, author of Full Disclosure and Off the Record\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Deeply empowering. Sweet yet candid. Ms. Goffney's fearless story about the path to self acceptance and the unexpected people who help on the journey is the perfect antidote to purity culture. A necessary tale that reads like a secret that everyone should hear about.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan, authors of Unpregnant and Save Steve\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Thanks to Goffney’s superb storytelling and dazzling prose, this candid exploration of a sensitive subject is also a heartfelt, funny, and irresistible read. Smart, sex-positive—and positively terrific.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Goffney infuses her narrative with humor and Black culture and beautifully expands on Monique's relationships with her family. Her journey toward recognizing her own value is hard-won, and her awareness of her own worth, when it comes, feels like a true victory. An empowering read for teens.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889717276901,"sku":"NP9780063024847","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063024847.jpg?v=1730231810","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/confessions-of-an-alleged-good-girl-isbn-9780063024847","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}