Thousand Words

by Jennifer Brown

Hardcover, 2013

Library's review

A very poignant story about sexting and current issues teens face today as well as a revealing personal journey for the narrator. Consequences, impulsivity, and texting are all examined in depth, making it a very relevant read.

Lexile

L

Publication

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2013), 288 pages

Description

Talked into sending a nude picture of herself to her boyfriend while she was drunk, Ashleigh became the center of a sexting scandal and is now in court-ordered community service, where she finds an unlikely ally, Mack.

Awards

Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades 9-12 — 2015)
Gateway Readers Award (Nominee — 2016)
Garden State Teen Book Award (Nominee — Grades 9-12 — 2016)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — High School — 2015)

Language

Original language

English

ISBN

0316209724 / 9780316209724

DDC/MDS

813.6
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