About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is navigating the tricky waters of peer pressure, particularly if they feel forced to hide their authentic interests or cultural heritage to keep a bossy friend happy. It is a sensitive look at ten-year-old Oy, who loves her traditional Thai dance but fears being cast out of her friend Liliandra's exclusive Quail Club if she doesn't perform a trendy skit instead. The story explores the heavy weight of loyalty versus self-expression and the quiet courage required to stand one's ground. It is perfect for upper elementary students who are beginning to experience more complex social hierarchies. Parents will appreciate how the book validates the difficulty of being the odd one out while celebrating the beauty of honoring one's roots.
