When I Feel Red: A powerful story of dyspraxia, identity and finding your place in the world

In "When I See Blue," April struggles to fit in and be true to herself in Year 8, facing family worries, classroom romances, and feeling like she's always last. With the help of her best friend Ben, she learns to embrace her uniqueness and find her place in the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

I feel like I'm always... last. Like I'm running to try and keep up with everyone, but it's no good.

April has always marched to the beat of her own drum, but would life be easier if she learned to fit in? Now that she's in Year 8, things have gotten even worse. She's much more likely to be trying to rescue an animal in need than worrying about who's dating who at school, which April just finds boring. Plus, her lessons feel like they're in a foreign language, and it suddenly seems impossible to make it through the week without landing in detention.

As family worries and classroom romances ramp up, it feels like everyone around her is pulling away - even her best friend, Ben. But when the pressure's on, can she find a way to fit in and still be true to herself?

An empowering follow-up to "When I See Blue" about finding your place in the world from the inspiring author and mental health activist, Lily Bailey. Perfect for fans of Elle McNicoll.

An authentic and tender look at fitting in when you don't and being true to yourself.
- A.M. Dassu

This is a vivid account of being out of step with your peers, not limited to discussions about dyslexia and dyspraxia.
- The Guardian

April is one of the best main characters I've come across, and you will root for her with your whole heart.
- Jennifer Killick

Weight: 318g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781510109933