First published 2022
Ten-year-old Ellen loves to laugh and make others smile. But when her family moves to a new town, she struggles to fit in. Bullied by the popular girls, Ellen retreats into her imagination, where she dreams of becoming a famous comedian. With the support of her eccentric neighbor, Ellen musters the courage to enter the school talent show. On stage, she discovers the power of her authentic voice - and learns that being true to yourself is the greatest superpower of all.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
32 pages · Hardcover · Random House Books for Young Readers