
By Courtney Sheinmel, Jennifer A. Bell (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the Stella Batts series
A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her identity.
Eight-year-old Stella is determined to find a new name after a classmate's teasing leaves her feeling embarrassed. But as she navigates the challenges of choosing the perfect name, she begins to question if the one she left behind might be the right fit after all. Will Stella find her true identity, or will she discover that her original name holds more meaning than she realized? Join Stella on her journey of self-discovery and see if she can embrace who she truly is.
In Needs a New Name, Stella decides to change her name after a boy from her class keeps calling her “Smella.” How hard can it be to pick a new name? It’s not as easy as it sounds.
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