Jacqueline WoodsonContemporary Literature · Children's Books
The day you begin
Synopsis
When Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself at school, other students laugh. He feels like an outsider until he meets Angelina, who understands his feelings. Together, they discover that everyone has a unique story to tell, and finding common ground can make a new place feel like home.
How it reads
Prose complexity 1/10