Rules for Being a Girl

Candace Bushnell - Author

Katie Cotugno - Author

Anna Souillac - Author

A contemporary school story about a student challenging unfair treatment, finding allies and claiming agency. It combines sexual harassment and sexism with friendship, school journalism and romance.

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Discrimination or prejudiceRelationships and intimacySocial conflict

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Beyond the Cover

teacher-student relationshipsexual harassmentschool authoritystudent voiceschool journalismfeminismsolidarity

Grounded book brief

A contemporary school story about a student challenging unfair treatment, finding allies and claiming agency. It combines sexual harassment and sexism with friendship, school journalism and romance.

Worth knowing before you decide

The teacher's unwanted advance, the school's disbelief and Marin's continued contact with him in class may be difficult or angering material. Romance is also part of the story.

Confidence & Basis

This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the current material supports only a cautious reading; another book-specific source is still needed.

Rules for Being a Girl by Candace Bushnell | Open Library

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Checked: 23 September 2026.

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