Violets Are Blue

Someone described Barbara Dee as Generation Alpha's version of [a:Judy Blume 12942 Judy Blume https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1430843076p2/12942.jpg] so I thought I would check out her work. Violets are Blue is a well-written middle grade novel that sees 12-year-old Wren tackling tough issues while pursuing an intriguing hobby (special effects makeup). It didn't give me the same “this book will change your life feeling” as when I discovered [b:Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret 37419 Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret Judy Blume https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1307284071l/37419.SY75.jpg 4121]. But then, I'm more than 50 years too old to be a member of Dee's target audience.

There are difficult topics here as Dee showcases drug abuse, bullying, and growing up in a split family home. Throughout the story, I just love Wren. I love the relationship she has with each parent as they cheer her on to her own success. I adore the secondary cast from the new school.

I just love Violets Are Blue.

I got this book from my library. I love my local library and you should check out yours too. Request LGBTQ+ books and they will stock them! #freethebooks