
The Theory of Hummingbirds, by Michelle Kadarusman
This beautifully crafted #ownvoices novel follows the story of Alba, who is in fourth grade at school, and wants nothing more than to compete in her first cross-country race. For most kids this doesn’t sound like anything out of the ordinary – but for Alba it’s a big deal. She was born with her left foot (which she calls Cleo) twisted in the wrong direction, which has meant Cleo being strapped in a brace for most of Alba’s life. As Alba awaits her final cast to come off, she