Feeling like she does not fit in with the other members of her family, who are all thin, brilliant, and good-looking, fifteen-year-old Virginia tries to deal with her self-image, her physical relationship, and her disillusionment with some of the people closest to her.

Liz says:

“Virginia is funny but more importantly she’s unhappy. This is a realistic look into the life of a girl who’s got a lot of complicated stuff going. She triumphs in the end as she discovers her inner strength and sense of self. I highly recommend this!” ]]> http://www.bibliotechies.com/teen-readers/the-earth-my-butt-and-other-big-round-things-by-carolyn-mackler/feed/ 0