Hazel's Theory of Evolution

Hazel's Theory of Evolution is a young adult fiction novel that Lisa Jenn Bigelow wrote. In 2019 HarperCollins published the book, which received the Lambda Literary Award in 2020.

Hazel's Theory of Evolution
First edition cover
AuthorLisa Jenn Bigelow
LanguageEnglish
GenreYoung adult novel
PublisherHarperCollins
Publication date
2019
AwardsLambda Literary Award
ISBN978-0-0627-9117-7

The novel tells the story of Hazel, a thirteen-year-old girl who feels left behind by her best friend, Becca. One of her mothers is also pregnant again, but Hazel is not confident about having a new sibling, as her mother has suffered two miscarriages.

Reception

Kirkus Reviews praised the diversity present in the book's cast, even though the main character and her mothers are white. They also said that "[h]er first-person narration is insightful" and the main character is "highly likable."[1] Publishers Weekly also praised the varied cast in Bigelow's book, as well as her "relatable first-person narrative", which the author uses to address universal conflicts.[2]

Writing for the School Library Journal, Lisa Gieskes recommended the book, saying that "readers will find [Hazel's] sensitive, reflective nature heartening."[3] Carolyn Phelan, for Booklist, called it "[a] heartfelt novel of family, friends, and change." Phelan also noted the author's skill at building up towards the climax, as well as her portrayal of empathetic characters.[4]

Hazel's Theory of Evolution won the 2020 Lambda Literary Award in the "Young Adult" category.[5]

References
  1. "Hazel's Theory of Evolution". Kirkus Reviews. Austin. 87 (16). 15 August 2019.
  2. "Hazel's Theory of Evolution". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  3. Gieskes, Lisa (October 2019). "Middle Grade". School Library Journal. New York. 65 (9): 76.
  4. Phelan, Carolyn (1 October 2019). "Hazel's Theory of Evolution". The Booklist. Chicago. 116 (3): 80.
  5. Aviles, Gwen (1 June 2020). "Lambda Literary announces 25 winning books for annual Lammy Awards". NBC News. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
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