{"product_id":"the-unstoppable-bridget-bloom-isbn-9780063266704","title":"The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bright and fun fat-positive YA novel about figuring out how to express yourself when what has always defined you is no longer an option. Perfect for fans of Julie Murphy and Emma Lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*A Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year with Outstanding Merit* *Winner of the Nebraska Teen Book Award*\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBridget Bloom’s out-of-this-world voice is the perfect fit for center stage. When Bridget’s admitted to Richard James Academy, a college prep boarding school with a prestigious music program—where heartthrob Duke Ericson attends—all her dreams are on track to come true: leave the hometown where she’s never belonged, fall in love, and launch her Broadway career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut upon arriving at the academy, she learns that due to her low music theory scores, she’s not eligible to perform or earn the sponsorship she needs to afford the tuition. Worst of all, Dean of Students Octavia Lawless, the one person with the power to reverse the decision, challenges her to work on her humility . . . by not singing at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout her voice, Bridget will have to get out of her comfort zone and find a new way to shine. Good thing she is unstoppable!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom debut author Allison L. Bitz comes a coming-of-age story of self-discovery, humility, friendship, and love. Includes sheet music for two original songs!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBoarding School Romance:\u003c\/b\u003e Bridget arrives at Richard James Academy ready to fall for campus heartthrob Duke Ericson, but a surprising new friendship might change everything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Singer Who Can't Sing:\u003c\/b\u003e When the formidable Dean Lawless forbids Bridget from performing, she has to find a new way to be heard without her signature voice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBody Positivity:\u003c\/b\u003e A funny and empowering story that celebrates confidence, talent, and taking up space, perfect for fans of Julie Murphy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinding Your Voice:\u003c\/b\u003e Without the stage to define her, Bridget discovers that her real strength isn’t just in her vocal cords, but in her friendships and her unstoppable spirit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003eBold, bright, and with a dash of Midwest charm, \u003cem\u003eThe Unstoppable Bridget Bloom\u003c\/em\u003e has a voice that sings. Bitz’s joyful debut is one to cheer for—Bridget herself wouldn’t have it any other way.   - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoan F. Smith, author of The Half-Orphan’s Handbook and The Other Side of Infinity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBridget Bloom is the dynamic, fat superstar my library has been waiting for. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaura Taylor Namey, New York Times Bestselling author of A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA funny, bold, and heartwarming ode to the thrill of performing, the beauty of friendships, the joy of falling in love, and the satisfaction of self-discovery. THE UNSTOPPABLE BRIDGET BLOOM is a beautiful reminder to be bold, love big, and take up space. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrystal Maldonado, award-winning author of Fat Chance, Charlie Vega and No Filter and Other Lies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBridget Bloom is a fat positive heroine we've been waiting for! For everyone who has ever struggled to find their voice, every page of this story sings with a message about what it means to find love and learn to love yourself. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKelly deVos, author of Eat Your Heart Out\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecommended for fans of Becky Albertalli’s \u003cem\u003eKate in Waiting\u003c\/em\u003e and Robin ­Talley’s \u003cem\u003eThe Love Curse of Melody McIntyre\u003c\/em\u003e. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBridget Venus Bloom is my new hero! Smart, funny, and absolutely charming, Bitz's debut novel is a grin-inducing delight. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLynn Painter, NYT Bestselling Author of Better Than The Movies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA body-positive story of self-absorption, self-realization, and, ultimately, love.  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFat, dauntless Bridget has always known her worth—watching her find her place, even when she stumbles, is a joy. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book does a deep dive into communication skills and how to make friends like nothing I’ve ever read before. This type of advice is delivered in a Glee-meets-Hairspray-the-musical way. With all of the characters having different types of personalities and self-discoveries. This book was so much fun! - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKat Darby, Lifted Book Reviews, BookTok\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890407239909,"sku":"NP9780063266704","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063266704.jpg?v=1730233221","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-unstoppable-bridget-bloom-isbn-9780063266704","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}