Rebecca Morrison is an Iranian-American writer, and author of The Blue Dress. The book is a coming-of-age story based on Morrison's childhood about her struggles with body image, disordered eating, a strained mother-daughter relationship, and what it means to be an Iranian-American immigrant. It’s a heartbreaking and hopeful story of self-acceptance and belonging.
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THE BLUE DRESS is based on Morrison's childhood as an Iranian immigrant trying to fit into her homeland and conform to her family's expectations of beauty. It comes out on March 24, 2026, from Macmillan's Farrar Straus Giroux but you can PRE-ORDER it now! ​
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“[Morrison] honestly examines disordered eating resulting from peer and familial pressures in graphic detail, pulling from her own relationships with her mother and body image. She also thoughtfully develops Yasmin’s and Carmen’s backgrounds, cultivating an understanding of each girl’s immigration experiences. A raw and vulnerable exploration of widely relevant and resonant themes.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“Morrison smartly and bravely explores inherited trauma by revealing the roots of Maman’s anti-fat rhetoric, crystallizing in an uplifting, recovery-focused novel that empowers readers to be themselves.” ―Publishers Weekly
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​“The topic of eating disorders is handled with care and in a nonjudgmental way . . . Encouragingly, the adults around Yasmin not only listen but also see her eating disorder, step up, and help―or in her mother’s case, finally recognize their own need for change. Morrison’s writing style keeps readers engaged and wondering what will happen next. A timely and powerful story of immigration, puberty, and healthy food and body habits for tweens. Highly recommended for purchase.”
― School Library Journal