Lock Up Girl: A True Story

"Lock Up Girl: A True Story" is the story of Anessa, a teenage girl court ordered to a juvenile detention facility. The novel follows Anessa's journey as she comes of age while caught up in the "youth injustice system".

The story, based on true events, deals with questions of relationships, sexuality, love and loss, as well as providing a very topical take on issues such as self-harm, juvenile crime, prostitution, and substance abuse. Other areas explored include the institutionalization of First Nations children, foster care, and the education system.

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