About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle schooler is starting to push for independence but feels held back by physical limitations or a fear of being different. This story follows C.C., a young girl with cerebral palsy, as she navigates the universal challenges of seventh grade: changing friendships, school dances, and the desire to be seen as an individual rather than just a person with a disability. It beautifully captures the tension between wanting to fit in with the crowd and the need to stand on one's own two feet. Parents will appreciate the realistic, secular approach to disability that avoids inspiration tropes in favor of honest emotional growth. It is a perfect choice for fostering empathy and supporting a child who feels they are constantly balancing their private needs with their public identity.
