And while she knows a lot, engaging with other characters who are a part of the protests, have knowledge of the medical field, and those who have HIV or AIDS gives her a broader sense of what her father experiences. She faces discrimination from teachers and friends because of her fathers diagnosis. Through Iris's narrative, readers receive the opportunity to explore both the internal and external factors that shape her perspective. Unfortunately, I've never read a middle grade historical fiction that not only takes place during the 1980s, but also captures the conversations, disagreements, protests, and interpersonal relationships as it applies to the AIDS epidemic. What Worked: I've always been a fan of historical fiction particular those that are aimed at children and/or middle grade readers. In unexpected ways, Iris finds solace in a community of activists who are pushing the US government to find medical remedies to help treat AIDS. She not only struggles with the grief of the inevitable death of her father, but also with navigating relationships with friends and teachers who learn of her fathers sexual identity as well as his medical diagnosis. Taking place in the 1980's World Made of Glass follows the story of Iris who attempts to live a life of normalcy after her father is diagnosed with AIDS. I knew that this one was going to tug at my heart, but not like that. Ya'll have to stop writing these middle grade books that tear me apart.
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