Code Red (Paperback)

Paperback. In the spirit of Judy Blume, this character-driven, thought-provoking, often funny, and, above all, timely (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel celebrates finding yourself, making new friends, and standing up for whats right as a girl becomes involved in menstrual activism.Ever since a career-ending injury, former elite gymnast Eden has been feeling lost. To add insult to actual injury, her mom has been invited to present at her middle schools career day, which would be fine except Moms company produces period products like pads and tampons. Having the whole school hear about it is total humiliation. And when Eden gets into a fight with a boy who wont stop mocking her for it, she and her classmate Maribel both end up getting suspended. Moms corporate executive job means she doesnt have time to look after Eden while shes suspended, so Eden is sent to volunteer at the food bank Maribels mom runs. There, she meets new friends who open her eyes to period poverty, the struggle that low-income people with periods have trying to afford menstrual products. Eden even meets a boy who gets periods. Witnessing how people fight for fair treatment inspires Eden to join the advocacy work. But sewing pads to donate and pushing for free access to period products puts Eden at odds with her mom. Even so, Edens determined to hold onto the one thing thats ignited her passion and drive since gymnastics. Can she stand her ground and make a real difference? Thirteen-year-old former elite gymnast Eden is feeling lost after a career-ending injury, but when she meets new friends who open her eyes to period poverty, the struggle that low-income people have trying to afford menstrual products, she becomes an advocate for fair treatment and rediscovers her passion and drive. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …