An astonishing memoir for the untold number of children whose
lives have been touched by bullying. Positive is a must-read for
teens, their parents, educators, and administrators--a brave,
visceral work that will save lives and resonate deeply.
Paige Rawl has been HIV positive since birth, but growing up,
she never felt like her illness defined her. On an unremarkable day
in middle school, she disclosed to a friend her HIV-positive
status--and within hours the bullying began. From that moment
forward, every day was like walking through a minefield. Paige was
never sure when or from where the next text, taunt, or hateful
message would come. Then one night, desperate for escape,
fifteen-year-old Paige found herself in her bathroom staring at a
bottle of sleeping pills.
That could have been the end of her story. Instead, it was only
the beginning. Paige's memoir calls for readers to choose action
over complacency, compassion over cruelty--and above all, to be
Positive.
Includes twenty-five photos from Paige's personal collection
throughout.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
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