This is creative, unexpected, and interesting. It definitely feels more middle school (ages 11 ) than upper elementary, though my library has it in the children's section. This is something to hand to reluctant readers who aren't very interested in more typical books. This will keep them on their toes. ( )

Dear weird toes, crooked nose, stressed out, left out, freaked out

Dear missing parts, broken hearts, picked-on, passed up, misunderstood,

Dear everyone, you are cordially invited, come as you are, this party's for you

Welcome to Pity Party

There's a story about a mood ring that tells the absolute truth.

One about social media follower who literally follow you around.

And one about a kid whose wish for a new, improved self is answered when a mysterious box arrives in the mail. There's also a personality test, a fortune teller, a letter from the Department of Insecurity, and an interactive Choose Your Own Catastrophe.

Thank you, Goodreads and Little Brown Young Readers for a chance to read Pity Party!

This book was full of short funny stories. And some of the stories touched on touchy subject for some people depression and anxiety. But in the end just some funny odd stories. Like the one called “The Voice” {“Good morning, said The Voice. You look awful today.”} It short so it was definitely a fast read. I liked it! It's different and to me I think that is why it stands out. Instead of in-your-face talk about touchy feely things {my son calls it at least} it’s a roundabout way and because of that the people it could help the most may be more willing to read it. Happy reading everyone! ( )