Fighting Words

Sisters Della and Suki rely on each other to move forward after years of abuse from their mother’s boyfriend. They find their own voices beyond the trauma through resilience and the bond of sisterhood.

• Fiction
• John Newbery Medal 2021 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2021
• Age: Older
• Format: Book
• ISBN: 9781984815682

Notes

From the 2021 Newbery press release: Della depends on her fierce older sister Suki, especially after escaping an abusive home. In foster care, though, Suki begins to unravel. Bradley creates a survival story that transcends—addressing the toughest of topics with honesty, hope, and humor. Della’s powerful voice lingers long after the last page is turned.