When I was thinking about writing this book and started talking about my experience with disordered eating, I realized that this topic made people feel uncomfortable and ashamed. More than half of eight-year-olds want to be thinner, and they feel better about themselves when they’re on a diet. What I went through is shockingly common. I was stuck in a cycle of negative self-talk, restricting food, binging, and dieting. For most of my life, I didn’t think I was worth very much at all. Taking Up Space is based on my disordered eating and my struggle to value myself. Why did you decide to write about disordered eating?
Sarah is a pubescent teen dealing with a changing body, and slowly she develops issues with food. I’ve been following your work since you started reviewing middle grade books and interviewing authors, and I’m so glad to connect with you! I loved Taking Up Space. Hi Alyson! It’s a pleasure to chat with you (for the first time!) after reading and LOVING all three of your middle grade books. Alyson and I talk about Taking Up Space, disordered eating, the value of good friends, and why sports show up in all of her stories. Add puberty, friend drama, and disordered eating, and Sarah is finding it hard to take up space. I can still remember how I felt while reading all of her books (I can remember where I was for each book!) and that’s my definition of a memorable story.Īlyson Gerber’s newest title is about a girl whose mother’s issues with food are starting to affect her. She writes about impactful topics in a sincere, realistic, and immersive way.
Alyson Gerber is one of my favorite middle grade authors (you can tell by the fact that I’ve read all of her books so far).
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