Everything In Its Place A Story Of Books And Belonging

An inspiring and poetic story about reading, libraries, and overcoming shyness to find community. I gather the books in my arms, and give them a hug. "Welcome back," I whisper. Nicky is a shy girl who feels most at home in the safe space of her school library, but the library closes for a week and Nicky is forced to face her social anxiety. When she meets a group of unique, diverse, inspiring women at her mother's diner—members of a women's motorcycle club—Nicky realizes that being different doesn’t have to mean being alone, and that there’s a place for everyone. Book lovers of all ages will find inspiration in this beautiful love letter to reading—and how words help us find empathy and connections with the world around us.

Publishing Details

Author : Pauline David-Sax

Illustrator : Charnelle Pinkney Barlow

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 40

Size: 8.88 x 11.25 in

Year Published: 2022

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Community, Identity, Social Emotional