The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson; illustrated by Rafael Lopez.

“There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you.” Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself. Other students have amazing summer vacation stories. Angelina isn’t sure what to say about herself…”until the day you begin to share your stories.” What is one way you feel different from most people around you? Why are differences good and important for our community? Available online on Overdive.