Quintero, I. (2014). Gabi: A girl in pieces. TX: Cinco Puntos
Summary:
Gabi Hernandez is a normal sixteen year old senior
high school student who lives with her mother, brother Beto and her
father. The only difference is that her
father is a meth addict. Gabi documents
her life through her diary writings and shares her daily struggles with food
and boys because of her home unique situation.
She is thankful she has her two bestfriends Cindy and Sebastian whom she
trusts with her secrets and troubled home struggles. Gaby's friend Cindy gets in trouble and
depends on Gabi to help her through it.
Cindy becomes unexpectedly pregnant, but that's not it Sebastian also
comes out of the closet as well as being gay.
Gaby wants to be there for everyone including her boyfriend whom she has
sex with even though it goes against her mother's principles.
Strengths: This book is recommended for readers ages 14 and
up. Gabi represents a typical high school Latina girl going through teenage
struggles. Gabi's mother is supportive but still very firm that tries to
instill in her daughter the principles of a young girl. Readers will definitely feel compelled with
Gabi’s troubled life but will enjoy the journey through her diary
writings.
Awards
2015 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for
Children and Teens
2015 Tomás Rivera Book Award, Works for Older
Children
2015 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults
2015 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult
Readers, Top 10 Selection
Amelia Bloomer List, part of the American Library
Association, Social Responsibilities Round Table’s Feminist Task Force
Booklist Best Books of 2014
School Library Journal Best Books of 2014
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