The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler

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!”