A Glimpse of McCurdy

Her Rise & Fall from Fame in I'm Glad My Mom Died

Authors

  • Danika Pester Wichita State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62704/ems7w556

Keywords:

young adult memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette McCurdy, child actor, iCarly, mental health, abuse

Abstract

The author reviews Jennette McCurdy’s 2022 memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died, providing a brief summary, personal connections, and potential classroom audiences and applications.

Author Biography

  • Danika Pester, Wichita State University

    Danika Pester completed her bachelor's degree in Secondary Education at Wichita State University in May 2024, and she will begin her first year of teaching in August. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in English in the future. During her free time, she enjoys reading, journaling, and spending time with her family. Email Danika at dbpester@shockers.wichita.edu.

Published

2024-06-25

Issue

Section

Book Reviews