About This Book
Reach for this book when you notice your child becoming overly self-critical or obsessing over their physical appearance to meet a goal. While the story is set in a performing arts school, it speaks to any child feeling the weight of high expectations. It follows Grace, a talented student who begins using dangerous weight-loss methods to cope with the stress of an upcoming performance. This story offers a gentle but honest entry point for discussing the difference between healthy discipline and harmful perfectionism. It is particularly appropriate for middle-graders who are beginning to navigate peer comparison and body image concerns. Parents will appreciate how the book models the importance of friends speaking up when they see someone they love struggling.
