Boobs (short story) explained

"Boobs" is a fantasy short story by Suzy McKee Charnas. It was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction, in July 1989.

Synopsis

Kelsey Bornstein's classmates bully her because she is the first person their age to grow large breasts. However, instead of menstruating, Kelsey becomes a werewolf.

Reception

"Boobs" won the 1990 Hugo Award for Best Short Story^[1] and was a finalist for the Nebula Award for Best Short Story of 1989.^[2] Charnas noted that Kelsey is "pretty selfish and empathy blind".^[3]

Notes and References

1. http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/1990-hugo-awards/ 1990 Hugo Awards
2. https://nebulas.sfwa.org/nominated-work/boobs/ Boobs, by Suzy McKee Charnas
3. https://www.depauw.edu/sfs/interviews/charnasinterview.htm Closed Systems Kill: An Interview with Suzy McKee Charnas