About This Book
Libba Bray's "Beauty Queens" is a satirical and adventurous young adult novel about a group of beauty pageant contestants whose plane crashes on a deserted island. Forced to abandon their routines and expectations, these girls must learn to survive, forming unexpected bonds and challenging the very notions of beauty and success they once held dear. It's a humorous yet thought-provoking read that explores themes of identity, feminism, consumerism, and resilience, perfect for teenagers navigating societal pressures.
The contestants of the Miss Teen Dream pageant are only concerned with practicing their circle turns, dance numbers, and benign answers to interview questions until their plane crashes on a tropical island. Now, with sequins and hair dryers scattered everywhere, the survivors face a huge dilemma: should they search for food and water or continue diligently preparing to appear on national television? The Corporation is counting on them to uphold standards of beauty and behavior, but can the girls count on The Corporation?
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Discussion Prompts
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How do the girls' priorities change after the plane crash? What does this say about what society values versus what truly matters?
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How does the book use humor to make its points about beauty pageants and consumerism?
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What qualities do the girls discover in themselves that they didn't know they had?
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If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you want to have with you, and why?
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How does the idea of "The Corporation" influence the girls, even when they are stranded?
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