Bob McKinnon (he/him) is a writer, podcast host, children's author, and teacher. What unites all of his work is the desire to help people move up in life-just as others have helped him. Learn more about his work and his own American dream story at movingupusa.com. Thai My Phuong is a Vietnamese illustrator who graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design. She has a deep passion for visual storytelling and teaching for international publishers, magazines, brands, and universities. Phuong currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband.
""This needed story celebrates individuality and is a reminder that every child moves at their own their own pace, and that it’s okay to find happiness in solitude. Heartwarming and thought-provoking, this book encourages readers to embrace their unique qualities and appreciate the diversity of the world around them. VERDICT A valuable addition to any library or classroom collection."" —School Library Journal ""Casting America as both the new kid at school and this story’s narrator, McKinnon and Phuong roll out a historical welcome wagon. In Phuong’s cool-hued, portrait-forward images, characters emerge from books to encourage the protagonist."" —Publishers Weekly