Thanks to journalist jenna glatzer, gabys story is vividly told with a strong voice and a great story arc that begins with her parents and ends with a call to other teens and adults to stop the cycle of teen pregnancy, motherhood and poverty. Bonus points go to students who wear the belly 247. All of our providers are local to the capital region of new york. That takes a lot of courage and strength to over come all of the negative things said about her. Adolescent pregnancy contains everything a social worker needs to know to address adolescent sexual health risks and the recent rise in teen pregnancy rates. With alexa penavega, walter perez, sarah smyth, sarah strange. Rodriguez was thrilled to be invited to visit the vancouver set of the lifetime film based on her book. In conclusion, i found the pregnancy project to be a great book overall. I was going to find out what people at school thought of me, have the baby, give. Overview the pregnancy project pottsgrove school district. Teen fakes pregnancy as a school project sixmonthlong fake out was part of a social experiment for the 17yearolds senior project below. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
This project has students investigate each trimester or pregnancy and its effect on. She knew by doing this project, she would be risking a lot but she continues to do so to prove a point. This book has four stars overall on my scale of awesomeness. The author of this book is gaby rodriguez and she does not sugar coat or. Lisa drakefords top 10 ya books about teen pregnancy from tess of the durbervilles to melvin burgesss junk, teen pregnancy has been dealt with in all kinds of fictional ways over the years. The pregnancy project by gaby rodriguez overdrive rakuten. Lucy, who seems to live the ideal life, isnt finding the project so easy.
Katie allen there are many settings in the pregnancy project since it follows the. The pregnancy project by jenna glatzer and gaby rodriguez. Some smooching between the teen and her boyfriend, who are presumed to be sexually active, and references to. What gaby learns during the course of the novel is just how hard it is to be pregnant on top of dealing with school, and the judgement of others even though she faked it. Welcome to the pregnancy project gaby rodriguez, 17, shocked her friends, teachers and family when she said she was pregnant. I would have to say that her most important trait is that she is very brave. I was going to find out what people at school thought of me, have the baby, give it up for adoption, and then present the project and get an a. Characters of the pregnancy project book quiz by mollj10.
The publisher has set limits on how much of this ebook you may print or copy. She knew from the start how people would start to treat her yet she continued on with it. A memoir and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The project definitely taught her a lot and i feel as though she learned that being pregnant was more. Everybody was just shocked, like speechless, rodriguez said. I recommend this book to ages fourteen and up due to the content. Gaby was going to fake a pregnancy as her senior project to show that getting pregnant can happen to anybody but its up to you to control what goes on in your life. Girls must be able to make their own decisions about their bodies and futures and have access.
From what to expect each week to how to prepare for labor and beyond, heres the info you need. Even though she is the main character of the book, she is a static character because although she gains the attention of the media and learns more about teen pregnancy, as a person she doesnt. The senior class is assigned a project where they have to do research and find out a lot about a certain subject. Chapter 5 a few days later, i was in the bathroom pe. She surprised them even more when she revealed this week that for six months, she had faked the pregnancy. Discover this compelling memoir from an inspirational teenage activist, now a lifetime movie. So, for a class project, i got pregnant on purpose.
One parent told us, i liked expecting better, because it was so data driven rather than fear driven. The pregnancy project book by gaby rodriguez, jenna. Lisa drakefords top 10 ya books about teen pregnancy. Pregnancy tips on health, your body, preparing for a baby. I never really understood what the big deal of teen pregnancy was. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the pregnancy project. At first gabbi chose to do her project on the life of a foster kid. Covid19 is a nonsegmented, positive sense rna virus. In the pregnancy project, gaby details how she was able to fake her own pregnancy, hiding the truth from even her siblings and boyfriends parents, and reveals all that she learned from the experience.
Our site provides accurate, nonbiased information on pregnancy options, including medical abortion with ru486 and surgical abortion, pregnancy decisionmaking, adoption, childbirth, parenting, infertility, birth control, religion and abortion, teratogens and substances harmful to pregnancy, and stds. Her experience inspired a lifetime movie, also titled the pregnancy project. This pregnancy book breaks down babys growth by week and moms changing body by month, and includes a 40week pregnancy calendar, symptom guide and illustrations. To offer you inspiration, weve compiled 68 creative photography projects that are appropriate for all skill levels. The pregnancy project isnt just a dry retelling of a social experiment. Jul 02, 2015 lisa drakefords top 10 ya books about teen pregnancy from tess of the durbervilles to melvin burgesss junk, teen pregnancy has been dealt with in all kinds of fictional ways over the years. The pregnancy project is a text that i believe can influence any teenager. Growing up, gaby rodriguez was often told she would end up a teen mom. Published january 17th 2012 by simon schuster books for young readers. The pregnancy project alexa penavega judy reyes walter perez 2012 as part of a social experiment, highschool student gaby rodriguez alexa vega pretends to be pregnant. Teenage pregnancy increases when girls are denied the right to make decisions about their sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing. With this book, practitioners can provide young men and women with the tools they need to regain control of their lives and their. But more than that, gabys story is about fighting stereotypes, and how one girl found the strength to come out from the shadow of low.
This book brings together everything you need to know to have a healthy and happy pregnancy, and to make sure you get the care that is right for you. In 2012 we grew to become and all encompassing group of dedicated professionals that support mothers, babies, and families during the prenatal, birth and postpartum period. A memoir summary supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. A great way to assess students learning after a pregnancy and prenatal development unit. The pregnancy project linda duke university of houstonclear lake the book that i chose to read was, the pregnancy project, a memoir, by gaby rodriguez and. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. The pregnancy project by gaby rodriguez when high school senior gaby faked a pregnancy as a project to challenge stereotypes, she also changed her life.
A pregnancy project turns real when lucys test turns pink. The pregnancy project by danise herrington on prezi. The pregnancy project gaby rogriguez is both the protagonist and narrator of the book. Read chapter 5 from the story the pregnancy project by myheart4you with 4,626 reads. The pregnancy project quotes showing 16 of 6 there are always going to be some people in life who disappoint you and dont believe in you like you hoped they would, and you have to find the strength to rise about it and realize that theyre wrong. It was written by gaby rodriguez and jenna glatzer. Jan 17, 2012 the pregnancy project isnt just a dry retelling of a social experiment. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Recommended by unshelveds friday book recommendations, gaby rodriguez grabbed headlines with her senior project. There is a girl named gaby rodriguez who is a senior in high school. In the pregnancy project, gaby details how she was able to fake her own pregnancyhiding the truth from even her siblings and boyfriends parentsand reveals all that she learned from the experience. Her grades were in the top 5% of her graduating class, and she was a commencement. Her books have been featured on the oprah winfrey show, the today show, good morning america, dr.
The writing rambles a bit, but the essence of gabys story, her hard work and the ingenious way she changed her life is inspiring. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. So its important to get uptodate, trusted advice so that you can make the right decisions and choices. Its a story that the high school reader can read and recognize themselves as one of the students and characters in the book. Gaby had ambitions that didnt include teen motherhood. The book the pregnancy project is an extremely powerful memoir about a teen girls experiment about stereotypes. It depicts the cliques and drama that high school students experience on a daily basis. Read the pregnancy project online by gaby rodriguez and jenna. A health system perspective the impress study will address these gaps and describe the models of top care provided in regional. In the pregnancy project, gaby details how she was able to fake her own pregnancy. Community practitioners and health visitors association department for.
Your project can last a week, month or yeardepending on how in depth youd like to go. It started as a school project, but it turned into so much more. The pregnancy project chapter 1, a young adult fiction. A 17yearold, attending a washington state highschool, made her senior school project the treatment of pregnant teenagers by pretending to be pregnant. Girls must be able to make their own decisions about their bodies and futures and have access to appropriate healthcare services and education. When high school senior gaby faked a pregnancy as a project to challenge stereotypes, she also changed her life. Jan 17, 2012 when high school senior gaby faked a pregnancy as a project to challenge stereotypes, she also changed her life. Timeline of the pregnancy project timetoast timelines. The book the pregnancy project was published on january 17, 2012. May 11, 2012 in conclusion, i found the pregnancy project to be a great book overall. This project has students compile a timeline book of the entire pregnancy. This book had great characters, cool setting, and interesting language.
This is the story of a young hispanic girl who decided that for her senior project she would fake a pregnancy. Once youve completed your project, be sure to create a photo book with your images or select your favorite for a canvas print. Parents need to know that the pregnancy project is based on a true story of a high school senior who faked her own pregnancy to examine stereotypes about teen moms for a senior project. The pregnancy project book by gaby rodriguez, jenna glatzer. She is the one who pretended to be pregnant for her senior project. The pregnancy book, including the mothers and fathers, medical and health professionals, and the many individuals and organisations. Everyone girls and boys wears a pregnancy belly to simulate what it feels like to be pregnant. The guidance about pregnancy and babies does change. After all, her mother and her older sisters had gotten pregnant as teenagers. There are some frank discussions about unintended pregnancy.