Period Pieces: Stories for Girls

by Erzsi Deak

Offers twelve real-life stories about "becoming a woman" through the experiences of different women from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and times.

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories, Young Adult

160 pages, Library Binding

First published February 1, 2003

Reviews

[Lacye Lawhon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this when I was ten years old, after my school had given all of the girls in the class ‘the period talk’. Being a naturally curious person yet too nervous to ask my parents questions, I checked this book out from the library and absolutely loved it. It was a funny and informational for a very confused and scared ten year old.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has short stories inside that tell about girls that have their periods. I know it's gross but it still is a good book.

[Liaken · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sometimes it's a beautiful thing to remember that females from all time periods, cultures, abilities, and parts of the world bleed. Sometimes it's a startling thing to remember. This book gives a taste along both ends of the spectrum.

One of the most memorable is the story of a deaf foster girl who finally feels connection with others through her first blood.

[Nelly Buchet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revolutionary! PERIOD PIECES is a pioneer in the field of girls' empowerment and gender equality. It's the first book of its kind, as far as I know. Every story is a true retelling of an author's first period. The diversity of experience shows girls how different every young woman's first period can be...how being a woman is whatever it means to you. Essential reading. Five stars!

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Different Female writers give varied takes on becoming a woman. Covers many cultural myths and traditions of menstruation.

[Yamile Méndez · Rating 5 out of 5]

How I wish this little book had more publicity! Wonderful, beautiful stories.

[CKE387 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Every girl has a story like one of these!

Here are the one's that stood out to me:

White Pants by Linda Sue Park

The Gentleman Cowboy by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Living on Chocolate by Dian Curtis Regan

You Are a Senorita by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand

The Gift - by Uma Krishnaswami

and most of all - Making Do by Rita Williams-Garcia

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is a great book. Completely in the moment...laughed out loud!