Big Fat Manifesto by Susan Vaught

Jamie Carcaterra is fat. She is a senior and writes a regular column for her school newspaper where she delves into overweight issues. A relationship changing event causes Jamie to re-examine her views on acceptance, love and self-image.

Three things I liked most about the story: Jamie's character is totally believable; there is a sense of optimism and humor, and Jamie sees herself more clearly as a result of the story.