Eleven-year-old Isabella’s blended family is more divided than ever in this “timely but genuine” (Publishers Weekly) story about divorce and racial identity from the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Out of My Mind, Sharon M. Draper. Eleven-year-old Isabella’s parents are divorced, so she has to switch lives every week: One week she’s Isabella with her dad, his girlfriend Anastasia, and her son Darren living in a fancy house where they are one of the only black families in the neighborhood. The next week she’s Izzy with her mom and her boyfriend John-Mark in a small, not-so-fancy house that she loves. Because of this, Isabella has always felt pulled between two worlds. And now that her parents are divorced, it seems their fights are even worse, and they’re always about HER. Isabella feels completely stuck in the middle, split and divided between them more than ever. And she is beginning to realize that being split between Mom and Dad involves more than switching houses, switching nicknames, switching backpacks: it’s also about switching identities. Her dad is black, her mom is white, and strangers are always commenting: “You’re so exotic!” “You look so unusual.” “But what are you really?” She knows what they’re really saying: “You don’t look like your parents.” “You’re different.” “What race are you really?” And when her parents, who both get engaged at the same time, get in their biggest fight ever, Isabella doesn’t just feel divided, she feels ripped in two. What does it mean to be half white or half black? To belong to half mom and half dad? And if you’re only seen as half of this and half of that, how can you ever feel whole? It seems like nothing can bring Isabella’s family together again—until the worst thing happens. Isabella and Darren are stopped by the police. A cell phone is mistaken for a gun. And shots are fired.

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Build a beautiful blended family with this activity book for kids ages 6 to 9 Adjusting to changes in your family dynamic can be challenging, especially for young children. This compassionate activity book teaches kids critical tools for exploring and addressing their feelings as they learn to adapt to their blended family. What sets this blended family book apart from other step parenting books: Engaging activities—From neighborhood scavenger hunts to making their own superhero shield, this workbook is packed with 50 exciting activities that help kids connect with their emotions and create space for family bonding. Easy read—Whimsical illustrations, a fun layout, and an approachable tone make this book a pleasure to read and work through, for kids and parents alike. Parenting tips—Each activity includes a brief explainer for parents, step parents, and caregivers, underlining the intention behind the chosen activity and highlighting how to make the most of the moment. Help children embrace their growing tribe with The Blended Family Activity Book for Kids.

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