Where You See Yourself

Name: Where You See Yourself
ISBN: 9781338813838

by Claire Forrest

Effie navigates senior year challenges, from college apps to prom, while advocating for accessibility and discovering her own path forward.

About This Book

Effie Galanos' goals for her senior year include her navigating her way through her high school that is not really wheelchair-friendly, getting into the perfect college, and getting her crush Wilder to accompany her to the prom--but by spring she is beginning to see herself entirely differently.

Concepts

Self-Confidence & Identity Resilience & Perseverance Freedom & Independence Love & Family Friendship & Loyalty Growing Up Being Different Physical Disability School Life Friendship & Social

Wonderlit Review

Claire Forrest's "Where You See Yourself" introduces Effie Galanos, a high school senior navigating the typical challenges of her final year, including college applications and a prom crush. What sets Effie's journey apart is her experience as a wheelchair user in a school that isn't designed for accessibility. The book centers on her resilience and self-discovery as she confronts both external barriers and internal shifts in how she perceives herself. This story offers valuable representation and can spark conversations about accessibility and identity for young adult readers.