Positive
A Memoir
by Paige Rawl
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Unknown
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Living with HIV since birth, Paige Rawl faced relentless bullying after revealing her status in middle school. Battling loneliness and hurt, she found the strength to overcome dark moments and inspire others to choose kindness and courage. Her heartfelt story encourages empathy and standing up against cruelty.
Representation & Themes
Social JusticeComing of AgeBiographyFriendshipIdentity & Self-Discovery
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Bullying Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Mental Health Emotional: Loneliness
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780062342515
- Pages
- 272
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 66,837
Genres
Young Adult Nonfiction
Subjects
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Social ActivistsAIDS (Disease)BiographySocial aspectsHIV-positive personsBullyingPatientsHealthHIV-positive childrenPsychological aspectsJUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Issues / BullyingAIDS (Disease) in adolescenceJUVENILE NONFICTION / Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & InjuriesAids (disease), juvenile literatureAids (disease), patientsBullying, juvenile literature
People
Paige Rawl