Why read Dress Coded?

Book cover of Dress Coded

Book description

Because Olivia was yelled at for wearing a tank top.

Because Liza got dress coded and Molly didn't, even though they were wearing the exact same outfit.

Because when Jessica was pulled over by the principal and missed a math quiz, her teacher gave her an F.

Because it's impossible…

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School

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Coming of age

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Why read it?

3 authors picked Dress Coded as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Laura Renauld

Author

A topic that can be divisive is tackled with ingenuity and age-appropriate action. Very empowering!

From Laura's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Aimee Hoben

Author

For the budding middle-grade activist on your list, this book is my 11-year-old daughter’s favorite, and I loved it too. The eighth-grade main character, Molly, starts a podcast to protest unfair dress code enforcement in her school, and her small rebellion starts a revolution. A great introduction for kids to activism, with a deft treatment of body differences, girl power, and friendships.

From Aimee's list on activism to inspire and mobilize.

Laura Shovan

Author

Tired of girls at Fisher Middle School being singled out for dress code violations, Molly Frost starts a podcast called Dress Coded. I connected with Molly’s engaging, frustrated voice from page one. She acknowledges that, while she wants to advocate for change at her school, she doesn’t know how to go about it. Molly’s on-air interviews with classmates and former victims of dress code harassment paint a realistic picture: the students of Fisher Middle School feel disempowered. Slowly, the kids realize that they are a valuable part of their school community and find a way to make their voices…

From Laura's list on to inspire kid activists.