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Dress Coded

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020

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Carrie Firestone

Dress Coded

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburbia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

760L

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Super Short Summary

Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone follows Molly Frost, an eighth-grade student who starts a podcast to protest her middle school’s unfair dress code after seeing many girls, including a classmate named Olivia, receive unjust violations. Molly’s podcast gains momentum, and with the help of her friends and supporters, they challenge the discriminatory dress code, advocating for change through peaceful protest, revealing systemic sexism and fostering solidarity among female students. This book mentions a school shooting and depicts sexism, racism, ableism, body shaming, and addiction.

Inspirational

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Challenging

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

6,911 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Carrie Firestone’s Dress Coded is praised for its timely and relatable take on school dress codes and activism, with engaging writing and strong character development. Critics appreciate the book’s focus on social justice and teenage empowerment. However, some found the plot predictable and felt that certain characters lacked depth. Overall, it’s lauded for its impactful message.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dress Coded?

Readers who would enjoy Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone are likely middle school to young adult enthusiasts interested in social justice, school activism, and female empowerment. Comparable books include Restart by Gordon Korman and New Kid by Jerry Craft for their themes of school challenges and resilience.

4.4

6,911 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburbia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

760L

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