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Generation Misfits

Generation Misfits

Published in
2021
4.05
on Goodreads (157)

Description

Generation Misfits by Akemi Dawn Bowman is a heartwarming, fish-out-of-water own voices story about an eleven-year-old Japanese-American girl who finds her true friends ― through the power of J-Pop! Millie is attending a real school for the first time, and she dreams of finally having friends and a little bit of freedom. She finds her chance when she joins an imitation band of her favorite J-Pop group, where she's thrilled to meet a group of misfits who quickly become a tightknit group of friends that are like family. But Millie soon realizes that one of them is dealing with problems bigger than what notes to hit when it comes time for their performance. Can Millie help her friend, even when their problem feels too big to say out loud?
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
368 pages

Why to read

  • Addresses important themes like diversity and acceptance
  • Features relatable characters and situations for middle graders
  • Inspires creativity and self-expression through music
  • Encourages readers to embrace their uniqueness