{"product_id":"code-red-9781534496262","title":"Code Red","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn the spirit of Judy Blume, this \"character-driven, thought-provoking, often funny, and, above all, timely\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review) middle grade novel celebrates finding yourself, making new friends, and standing up for what's right as a girl becomes involved in menstrual activism.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEver 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 school's career day, which would be fine except Mom's 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 won't stop mocking her for it, she and her classmate Maribel both end up getting suspended. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMom's corporate executive job means she doesn't have time to look after Eden while she's suspended, so Eden is sent to volunteer at the food bank Maribel's 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut sewing pads to donate and pushing for free access to period products puts Eden at odds with her mom. Even so, Eden's determined to hold onto the one thing that's ignited her passion and drive since gymnastics. Can she stand her ground and make a real difference?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoy McCullough writes books and plays from her home in the Seattle area, where she lives with her husband and two children. She is the author of the middle grade novels \u003ci\u003eAcross the Pond\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e A Field Guide to Getting Lost\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNot Starring Zadie Louise\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCode Red\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBasil \u0026amp; Dahlia\u003c\/i\u003e and the picture books \u003ci\u003eHarriet's Ruffled Feathers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Champ and Major: First Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Story of a Book\u003c\/i\u003e. Her debut novel \u003ci\u003eBlood Water Paint\u003c\/i\u003e was longlisted for the National Book Award and was a William C. Morris Debut Award Finalist. Visit her at JoyMcCullough.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Atheneum Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50608111812882,"sku":"9781534496262","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5cbd79f5-c1e7-49a2-9bb5-596c98535da7.jpg?v=1732318091","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/code-red-9781534496262","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}