From the moment Kiss leaps from the diving board to the moment she hits the water, everything feels in control . . . . The rest of her life does not.
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St. Lawrence Academy is supposed to have everything Kass's old school didn’t: safe hallways, small classes, and, most important, a chance to dive. But since transferring, all Kass can think about is what’s missing. Like her best friend, Aleah, who’s starting to pull away. Or the comfortable life so many of her classmates enjoy while Kass’s family’s restaurant struggles to stay afloat. Even the excitement she always felt in the pool, now that she’s on the same team as Amber Moore—the best diver in the state, who’s barely said two words to her all year.
Kass feels like she’s drowning, until she meets a boy named Miles. He’s a diver, too—someone who searches through dumpsters in the posh side of town for things he can salvage or sell. Miles knows what it’s like to be boxed in by things you can’t control, and as Kass spends more and more time with him, she starts to wonder what would happen if she tried to break out of her own box—and what she might lose by doing so. |
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"Anderson gives his characters room to make mistakes but also to grow, experience consequences, and forgive. A well-written, introspective story about the assumptions people make and the journey to belonging." - Kirkus
"A perceptive story about a girl who is struggling to find her way." - Booklist, starred review
"Anderson reliably provides thoughtful stories, and Dive fits right in." - School Library Journal
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Thinking about using Dive in the classroom or as part of a book group? Check out this insightful Discussion Guide.
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About Dumpster Diving
Dumpster diving, sometimes called urban foraging or scavenging, is the act (some might say art) of picking through dumpsters, trash bins, and curbside collections for salvageable goods that can be used, recycled or resold. While still viewed negatively by much of society, this practice has gained in popularity and credibility in recent years and carries with it potential economic and ecological benefits. |
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While some do it out of necessity or as a means of supplementary income, others have adopted it as a way to combat needless waste. For example, in the United States, approximately 40% of the food produced is thrown away. In addition, the U.S. tosses out an estimated 300,000,000 tons of trash per year. By using these items, dumpster divers prevent them from going into landfills, which, in turn, has a positive impact on the environment.
It should be noted that dumpster diving is not illegal, though trespassing and vandalism are, so be aware of your surroundings and don't break anything, like locks or gates, to gain access. Most importantly, if you decide to dumpster dive, be safe as well as courteous and respectful to those in your community.
For a more comprehensive look at dumpster diving, check out Robin Greenfield's guide here: www.robingreenfield.org/dumpsterdiving/
It should be noted that dumpster diving is not illegal, though trespassing and vandalism are, so be aware of your surroundings and don't break anything, like locks or gates, to gain access. Most importantly, if you decide to dumpster dive, be safe as well as courteous and respectful to those in your community.
For a more comprehensive look at dumpster diving, check out Robin Greenfield's guide here: www.robingreenfield.org/dumpsterdiving/
