In "B in the World" by Sharon Mentyka, readers are introduced to characters navigating a world shaped by personal challenges and societal expectations. The protagonist, a young girl grappling with her identity and place in the world, encounters various obstacles that force her to confront her fears and insecurities. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, she learns to embrace her uniqueness and the importance of community and friendship. The story beautifully explores themes of acceptance, resilience, and the power of being true to oneself amidst the pressures of growing up. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Sharon Mentyka .

SHARON MENTYKA is a writer, designer, and teacher whose stories grow from small kernels of truth and explore common themes: fairness, transitions, and the complicated path to finding your own voice. Her middle-grade novel Chasing at the Surface was named the 2016 children's winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. After graduating from ArtCenter College of Design in Los Angeles, VIVIEN MILDENBEGER packed up her pencils and moved to a lovely farm just outside of Nashville, Tennessee. There she works on her illustrations, pottery, and other general magic-making. She loves illustrating for children most of all. Vivien is also an avid bread baker and shares her farm adventures with her fiance, two cats, and dog, Peter. Her work has been featured by publications such as New American Paintings and American Illustration. Publishing clients include Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, QuartoKids, Little Bee, Penguin and Macmillan/Henry Holt.