Thank you to NetGalley for providing an electronic preview copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The young protagonist in this story is teased for looking different and bringing unusual foods for lunch. The book follows her journey to figure out where she fits in and how her differences make her special.

My particular interest in this book stems from being a half-Asian adoptee who grew up in a white family. It was a time when the only books available were of the “Chosen Child” variety—nothing to address looking different from everyone else. I would have loved a book like this when I was young! This book should be in every elementary and middle school library in the country. Highly recommend.

While I appreciate the concept of this book, I really do, the execution fell flat for me.

This is supposed to be a story of how one girl who is of mixed heritage manages life in middle school when people make fun of her food, and her folk costumes, and all things that don't fit in the box of one culture.

The problem is, the dialogue is super flat, and the resolution of the bully is amazingly swift and also weird. It is almost as though everyone is reading from a script.

But, if this is the only book available for children who are of mixed heritage, then by all means have them read it. It is an early chapter book, and very easy to read.

<em>Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.</em>

This is a must read for children of different cultures or mixed cultures. This beautifully written book answers just about every question the child would have. Its a great teaching book and I loved it. This book in general would answer all question, not for just skin color but also disabilities. I am deaf with a hearing family, I was picked o and bullied until I stood up for myself. Its great that there are totally different people in this world or else the world would be boring.

I received a free copy of the book and is voluntarily writing a review

This is a beautifully written story about a young girl of mixed heritage. Being of mixed heritage & girl navigating her childhood, she has trouble fitting in. After trying to make herself be something she is not, she finally embraces her uniqueness. America is such a melting pot & it’s important that we understand & embrace this diversity. I really enjoyed reading this book & highly recommend it.

The cover grabbed my attention even though it’s a book for children. I was drawn to the character’s t shirt recognizing the Lebanese flag paired with the US one. These two countries are my own nationalities.

The author does a fantastic job explains how the main character navigates her childhood being in different situations where she isn’t Lebanese enough: she doesn’t have the outfit or the right hair. She’s questioned about her background. I can relate as I was always told I looked Italian and Jewish.

Thanks to NetGalley for the copy to read for the purpose of this review. Five stars!