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Real Women Have Curves
Why this pick
Like Josie’s story, it gives a sharp, funny teenage voice to the pressure between personal ambition, family loyalty, and a proud immigrant-community identity.
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01 / THE STORY
Sometimes what you're looking for is closer than you think...
Josie Alibrandi is 17 and doesn't know where she belongs. This year, however, everything is going to change. Josie will face her fears, uncover secrets, and even discover the true identity of her father. Set in sun-drenched Sydney’s vibrant Italian-Australian community, LOOKING FOR ALIBRANDI is a heartfelt, funny, and deeply moving coming-of-age story about family, identity, and the journey to knowing yourself.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Pia Miranda
Josie Alibrandi
Leeanna Walsman
Carly Bishop
Geoff Morrell
Mr. Barton
Anthony LaPaglia
Michael Andretti
Greta Scacchi
Christina Alibrandi
Kerry Walker
Sister Louise
Kick Gurry
Jacob Coote
Matthew Newton
John Barton