belonging

"[Inspired by two real-life trips, in this memoir] sixteen-year-old Christine takes their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and t?a. At first, Christine struggles to connect with their family they don't yet share a language with. Seeing the places their mom grew up--the school she went to, the cafe where she had her first date with their father--Christine becomes more and more aware of the generational differences in their family"--Provided by publisher.

When her best friend and ex-BFF join the volleyball team, Natalie feels betrayed and, unable to find an extracurricular activity that interests her, meets a new student with the same problem and together they come up with a solution.

In 1999 Sorrento, Victoria, twelve-year-old Winifred (Fred) grapples with the meaning of home and family amidst a refugee crisis that has divided her town.

When lonely Ravani Foster discovers his new friend Virginia and her six mysterious runaway companions are in danger, he must fight to keep them safe, or lose the only person who has ever understood him.

"A diverse group of students invite readers to 'be a bridge' by taking actions that foster inclusivity, respect, and connection"--Provided by publisher.