“A funny, fun, big-hearted book filled with characters to adore. Hilarious and heartbreaking and truly touching-I wanted nothing more than to reach through the pages and give Rahul a big hug for being brave, determined, and the best that he can be.” - Kacen Callender, Stonewall Award-winning author of Hurricane Child “An emotional, earnest, and genuine journey to self-love that had me crying, laughing, and cheering. Hand this to middle grade readers who are navigating changing social dynamics as they come of age.” - School Library Journal ★ “This funny, uplifting story about identity… sends a powerful, positive message to young readers about choosing self-acceptance.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) ★ “An impressive first novel…wholly engaging.” - ALA Booklist (starred review)

heartbreakingly authentic.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ★ “The protagonist’s devastatingly honest voice pulls readers deeply into a fast-paced journey. But what if he discovers he isn’t the best at anything?įunny, charming, and incredibly touching, this is a story about friendship, family, and the courage it takes to live your truth. With his best friend, Chelsea, by his side, Rahul is ready to crush this challenge. And he won’t be worried about staring too long at his classmate Justin Emery. While he’s not quite sure what that special thing is, he is convinced that once he finds it, bullies like Brent Mason will stop torturing him at school. Those four little words sear themselves into Rahul’s brain. The start of middle school is making him feel increasingly anxious, so his favorite person in the whole world, his grandfather, Bhai, gives him some well-meaning advice: Find one thing you’re really good at and become the BEST at it. Rahul Kapoor is heading into seventh grade in a small town in Indiana.

One of Time Out's “LGBTQ+ books for kids to read during Pride Month,” this is p erfect for fans of Tim Federle’s Nate series. From award-winning actor Maulik Pancholy comes a hilarious and heartfelt middle grade debut about a gay Indian American boy coming into his own.

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