First published 1992
Maizon's hard work has won her a coveted scholarship to a prestigious boarding school. But as one of only five Black students, she feels painfully out of place. Surrounded by wealth and privilege, Maizon struggles to find her footing and connect with her peers. When a family crisis calls her home, she must confront the difficult questions of identity, belonging, and what it means to be true to herself. Can Maizon find the courage to embrace her authentic self, even if it means standing apart from the crowd?
Genres: fiction, african-american, coming-of-age, contemporary, boarding-school, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Blue Hill
Period: 20th-century
131 pages · Hardcover · Delacorte Books for Young Readers