Zara in the Middle — Erika Lynne Jones

A standout read for young audiences. Fans of Vanessa Brantley-Newton’s Grandma’s Purse and Oge Mora’s Thank You, Omu! will find much to love here. Highly recommended.—School Library Journal (STARRED review) A multigenerational picture book about finding your voice and the strength of family from acclaimed author-artist Erika Lynne Jones!Zara loves living next door to her Grandma Jane and Granny Gladys, but sometimes it’s tough being stuck in the middle of them! Both her grandmas think they know what’s best for her, and Zara is too worried she might upset them if she says what she really wants.Find out what it will take for Zara to speak up for herself in this empowering story. Perfect for fans of Christian Robinson and Etta Extraordinaire. A gentle yet powerful lesson for people pleasers everywhere.—KirkusA School Library Journal Brilliant Picture Book Star