Young Novelist Challenges Teen Mom Stereotypes in 'The Girls Who Grew Big'

Leila Mottley's novel 'The Girls Who Grew Big' explores the experiences of young women navigating pregnancy and motherhood in Florida, challenging misconceptions and highlighting community support, amid changing abortion laws. Mottley, also a doula and former Youth Poet Laureate, emphasizes diverse perspectives on teen parenthood and addresses issues like relationships with older men and sexual harassment, drawing from her own experiences and activism.