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Augusta Scattergood
Augusta Scattergood writes wonderful stories for young readers, including "The way to stay in Destiny," "Making Friends with Billy Wong," and "Glory be." Her books often explore themes of friendship and finding your way.
Making Friends with Billy Wong
Synopsis
Ten-year-old Starla Claudelle moves from her familiar home in Florida to a small town in Mississippi, where she struggles to adjust to her new surroundings. She finds an unexpected friendship with Billy Wong, a boy from a Chinese-American family, as they navigate the challenges of fitting in and understanding each other's worlds in the 1960s South.