First published 2021
O has spent her entire existence stuck in the middle of the alphabet, and she's fed up. She dreams of breaking free from her fifteenth position and claiming the very first spot. In her imagination, she marches to the front of the line, transforming the whole system into the "olphabet" with herself as the star. Being first brings obvious advantages that O relishes. But as she explores this new reality, she discovers unexpected consequences. Her longtime neighbors and friends become distant strangers. The familiar order that once frustrated her had also provided comfort and connection. O must weigh the thrill of leadership against the relationships she's built over time. Her journey from A to Z becomes a search for where she truly belongs.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, fantasy, 21st-century
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, underdog
32 pages · Hardcover · Running Press Kids