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Written & illustrated by Nina Mata

A young girl navigates the challenges and wonders of her first day in a new city.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A young Filipina faces her first day of school in a bustling city, where everything is unfamiliar. As she encounters new faces and the discomfort of standing out, she learns that 'new' can also mean fresh beginnings. Will she find her place in this strange world? This beautifully illustrated tale captures the immigrant experience through a child's eyes, offering a heartfelt exploration of adaptation and discovery.

From the publisher

Poetic and heartwarming, Geisel Honor-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling creator Niña Mata’s first authored picture book stars a young Filipina on her first day of school as she discovers the true and layered meaning of “new.” In the big city, everything feels new.School is new. The people are new. And the glares and stares you get for being different are new.But new can also mean new beginnings . . .A child’s-eye view of the common immigrant experience of adjusting to an unfamiliar place, Mata’s picture book debut is a delightfully illustrated masterpiece that will resonate with any child who embarks on a new adventure.

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