About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is navigating a significant family transition or struggling to find their footing in a new environment. This Coretta Scott King Honor book follows nine-year-old Paris, a biracial girl navigating the foster care system after being separated from her brother and her mother, who struggles with alcoholism. It is a poignant exploration of what it means to belong, the pain of displacement, and the slow process of building trust within a new family structure. While the story addresses heavy realities like racism and past abuse, Nikki Grimes writes with a gentle, lyrical sensitivity that makes the content accessible for readers aged 8 to 12. Parents will appreciate how the book models resilience and the importance of faith and kindness in overcoming hardship. It is a powerful tool for opening conversations about empathy, the diversity of family structures, and the inner strength required to face life's uncertainties.
