Shug

              Shug by Jenny Han is about a girl named Annmarie. Annmarie is going through a seriously tough time right now. She's in a very awkward stage, and it's very hard for her to deal with. She finds things wrong with her, and seems to think there's nothing good about herself. She's very harsh on herself. And some of her closest friends aren't acting so nice anymore.
              Self-esteem is a big problem for teenage girls. Even if they're one of the prettiest girls, they tend to find a flaw with themselves. Twelve to fourteen years old is a hard age to deal with. It's when you're the most impressionable, and vulnerable. You believe everything that you hear, and are always looking for things you can perfect.
               I think celebrities don't help with self esteem. They set an image of what every girl is supposed to look like. This is why a lot of girls feel so low about themselves. They see these beautiful girls, on T.V. and in magazines. They think that's what they should/want to look like. But, they don't realize that it's all fake. Photoshop, tons of make up, lighting, is what make these girls so beautiful. And even they probably don't like something about themself.
              Image takes away from what really matters-personality. The way you look shouldn't affect other peoples opinions about you. What happened to when how you treated others was all that mattered? Apperance has become such a big part in peoples life. It's either something people are constantly worried about, or something people are constantly judging you on. It's very unfortunate that some people overlook inner beauty. You might be missing out on a really amazing person!