Tally isn't ashamed of being autistic -- even if it complicates life sometimes, it's part of who she is. But this is her first year at
Kingswood Academy, and her best friend, Layla, is the only one who knows. And while a lot of other people are uncomfortable
around Tally, Layla has never been one of them . . . until now.
Something is different about sixth grade, and Tally now feels like she has to act "normal." But as Tally hides her true self, she
starts to wonder what "normal" means after all and whether fitting in is really what matters most.
Inspired by young coauthor Libby Scott's own experiences with autism, this is an honest and moving middle-school story of
friends, family, and finding one's place.