Braced

A moving and inspiring debut novel about a girl named Rachel, who learns to cope with scoliosis - a disease that affects 10% of teenagers. Rachel is excited for the upcoming school year, but after a doctor's visit, she is told she needs to wear a back brace for 23 hours a day. The brace changes how she moves, how she dresses, and even how her crush sees her. Written by an author who also wore a brace, this heartfelt story is about learning to manage life's many challenges.