Chronically Dolores
Written by Maya Van Wagenen
Published by Chronically Dolores
Dolores Mendoza is not thriving. She was recently diagnosed with a chronic bladder condition called interstitial cystitis. The painful disease isn’t life threatening, but it is threatening to ruin her life.
Just when things seem hopeless, Dolores meets someone poised to change her fate. Terpsichore Berkenbosch-Jones is glamorous, autistic, and homeschooled against her will by her overprotective mother. After a rocky start, the girls form a tentative partnership. Beautiful, talented Terpsichore will help Dolores win back her ex-best friend, Shae. And Dolores will convince Terpsichore’s mom that her daughter has the social skills to survive public school. It seems like a foolproof plan, but Dolores isn’t always a reliable narrator, and her choices may put her in danger of committing an unforgivable betrayal.
Look for the Spanish version, Dolores de Amor Crónicos.
Primary ISBN: 9780525426820
Publication Date: March 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Young Adult, Age 12 or older
Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Storytelling, Discrimination: Abilities, Discrimination: Body/Hair, Discrimination: Microaggression, Diverse Abilities: Neurological, Diverse Abilities: Physical, Family Relationship: Extended, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Format: Audiobook, Identity: Body Image, Mental Health, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Trauma & Healing, Trauma & Healing: Illness
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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