First published 2019
Twelve-year-old Ava's world shatters when her dad loses his job and the family moves to a cramped apartment. Bullied at her new school, Ava finds solace in a community center art class, where she meets three other kids also facing tough circumstances. Together, they form an unlikely friendship and learn to cope with their challenges through drawing, poetry, and drama. As they support each other, the group discovers unexpected resilience and courage, leading to an inspiring school talent show performance that changes their lives.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, overcoming-adversity
Setting: Apartment, Community Center, School
Period: Contemporary
Paperback · Franklin Watts