Sincerely Sicily

From debut author Tamika Burgess comes the captivating and empowering story of Sicily Jordan--a Black Panamanian fashionista who rocks her braids with pride--who learns to use her voice and take pride in who she is while confronting prejudice in the most unexpected of places. Sicily Jordan''s worst nightmare has come true! She''s been enrolled in a new school, with zero of her friends and stuck wearing a fashion catastrophe of a uniform. But however bad Sicily thought sixth grade was going to be, it only gets worse when she does her class presentation. While all her classmates breezed through theirs, Sicily is bombarded with questions on how she can be both Black and Panamanian. She wants people to understand, but it doesn''t feel like anyone is ready to listen--first at school and then at home. Because when her abuela starts talking mess about her braids, Sicily''s the only one whose heart is being crumpled for a second time. Staying quiet may no longer be an option, but that doesn''t mean Sicily has the words to show the world just what it means to be a proud Black Panamanian either. Even though she hasn''t written in her journal since her abuelo passed, it''s time to pick up her pen again--but will it be enough to prove to herself and everyone else exactly who she is?

About the author

Tamika Burgess is a storyteller with over a decade of novel, TV/film, and personal essay writing experience. Born to parents who migrated from Panamá, Tamika has always taken a particular interest in writing themes that explore her Black Latina identity. Because of her passion for spreading the knowledge of Black Panamanian culture, Tamika has been featured on various websites, podcasts, and panels. When she is not writing, Tamika is somewhere cozy online shopping and listening to a podcast. Tamika resides in sunny Southern California.

Product details

• Authors: Tamika Burgess
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.12.2024
• EAN: 9780063159617
• ISBN: 978-0-06-315961-7
• No. of pages: 304
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Health & Daily Living / Safety, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Peer Pressure, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Violence, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / New Experience, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Violence, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Bullying, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Multigenerational, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / New Baby, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism, JUVENILE FICTION: Diversity & Multicultural, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Strangers, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories