
Written by Miriam Cohen
Part of the We Love First Grade series
A new girl fears standing out, but classmates' curiosity may change everything.
Layla, new to first grade, worries her head scarf sets her apart. As the day unfolds, her classmates' curiosity about her culture might just turn her fear into friendship. Will Layla find her place in this new world?
Layla, the new girl in first grade, is hesitant to participate in school-day activities because she is afraid that her head scarf makes her look too different from her classmates. But as the day progresses, and the curious first graders learn more about Layla’s culture, they help to make her feel more comfortable in her new school.
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