I have had the opportunity to read quite a few novels in the young adult literature category. I hadn't remembered from my childhood which books fit this genre, so i scoured the library shelves looking for books of interest. Since I usually judge books by their titles, one book quickly grabbed my attention. It is called You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah, by Fiona Rosenbloom.
Roosenbloom weaves the tale of Stacy Friedman who is reaching a milestone in her life when she becomes a Bat Mitzvah. Living in suburban Westchester, Stacy wants her party to be enjoyed by her friends, the cool kids in school, and most of all her crush, Andy Goldfarb. As her big day approaches, Stacy slowly finds out what it means to grow up and become a woman. She experiences a fight with her best friend, realizes her parents' separation will end in divorce, and discovers her brother isn't too annoying after all. Fiona Rosenbloom's work of fiction is presented in first person by the main character, Stacy. One may relate to Stacy's spontaneous thoughts to god begging for the situation of the moment and to her own opinionated statements of fact included throughout the book.
Rosenbloom writes a realistic tale for young adults about coping with friends and family. Stacy also overcomes the typical challenges of being a young woman and trying to make a name for oneself in a social group. She struggles with the obstacle of performing three ?mitzvahs? (good deeds) before her bat mitzvah, but surprises herself when she deals with things in a mature manner. This contemporary story contains chapter titles that humorously predict what may lie ahead and the title of the work is also a good indicator for the witty language and amusing storyline. This book definitely will be liked by those who truly enjoy modern stories with pop culture references.
