The summary says that this is an LGBTQ-inclusive story but it is very subtle in that regard. But then again, maybe I just don't know enough about what it is like to be an LGBTQ child. I don't know. I think there are a lot of kids who feel like they don't belong and don't have a friend.
My class will love looking under the dust-cover of this one! It's beautiful!
The author grew up in Boise and lives in SLC now. What are the chances she isn't a member of the LDS church? That puts an interesting spin on her topics.
Goodreads says:
An LGBTQ-inclusive story about understanding your peers, your feelings, and yourself, The Wishing Flower is a love letter to longing, belonging, and longing to belong.
Birdie finds comfort in nature and books, but more than anything she longs for connection, to be understood. At school, Birdie feels like an outsider. Quiet and shy, she prefers to read by herself, rather than jump rope or swing with the other kids. That all changes when Sunny, the new girl, comes along. Like Birdie, Sunny has a nature name. She also likes to read, and loves to rescue bugs. And when Sunny smiles at her, Birdie's heart balloons like a parachute.
From the acclaimed author of Dance Like a Leaf, with stunning illustrations by Kip Alizadeh, this book will inspire readers to honor their wishes and show the world their truest selves.
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