Turning Point Library Binding – September 15, 2020

When being yourselfisn't good enough, who should you be?Toldin dual perspectives, this provocative and timely novel for middle-school readersby Paula Chase, the acclaimed author of SoDone and Dough Boys, willresonate with fans of Jason Reynolds, Rebecca Stead, and Renée Watson. Best friends Rasheedaand Monique are both good girls. For Sheeda, that means keeping her friendsclose and following her deeply religious and strict aunt's every rule. For Mo, that means not making waves in the prestigious and mostly White balletintensive she's been accepted to. But what happens whenSheeda catches the eye of Mo's older brother, and the invisible racial barriersto Mo's success as a ballerina turn out to be not so invisible? What happenswhen you discover that being yourself isn't good enough? How do you fight back? Paula Chase explores thecomplex and emotional issues that affect many young teens in this novel set inthe same neighborhood as her acclaimed So Done and Dough Boys.Friendship, family, finding yourself, and standing your ground are the themesof this universal story that is perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, RebeccaStead, and Renée Watson. Read more