Good Different

A debut novel-in-verse about a neurodivergent girl named Selah, who learns to understand and celebrate her difference, and how she can get her school to understand it too.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Scholastic US

Selah, a young girl, has a set of rules for navigating life as a neurodivergent individual. She tightly holds her feelings inside, enduring the buildup of emotions throughout each school day until she can find solace in the bathroom stalls. Despite feeling like a dragon trapped in a human world, Selah has mastered the art of hiding her true self. However, everything changes when she accidentally hits a fellow student, causing her comfortable and familiar world to crumble. In the aftermath, Selah begins a journey of self-discovery. She realizes that being different doesn't necessarily mean being damaged. With the support of her family and a newfound understanding of herself, Selah embarks on a mission to educate her school about the importance of embracing diversity and accepting neurodivergent individuals.

Through her humorous, insightful, and poetic narrative, Selah captivates readers of all ages. Her quest to balance fitting in and staying true to herself resonates with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. A Place at the Table is a notable novel that introduces a fresh and exciting voice in children's literature. It is a must-read for fans of books like Can You See Me and A Kind of Spark, as it explores themes of acceptance, self-discovery, and the power of embracing one's true difference.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 149 x 218 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781338816105