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Denial
by Lorna Schultz Nicholson
A teen novel about pregnancy denial.
A high-achieving teen girl struggles with jealousy and emotional instability caused by a stealth pregnancy, and after a surprise labor, faces tough choices she ultimately meets with courage.
About the Author
LORNA SCHULTZ NICHOLSON has written picture books, middle grade, YA Fiction and non-fiction. She was nominated for the Forest of Reading award five years in a row. She has also been nominated for many other Canadian awards (MYRCA, Willow Awards, Alberta Literary, Red Cedar, Hackmatack), and her books are often on the CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens list. Lorna loves author visits, and presents all over Canada, instilling her love of reading and writing! She lives in Edmonton, Alberta.
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…confronts significant contemporary issues in a narrative that never flags. Recommended for high school libraries.
Denial becomes a heavy but relatable story of first loves and school stresses with a touch of family drama.
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