her seedling stops growing as her mother’s pregnancy ends early

they arrive just in time for Queen Cymbal's birthday and the Queen refuses to stop the festivities

Devon Richards and Chiamaka Adebayo

"—Kirkus (starred)

Told through the two girls’ present

Green Middle Grade her seedling stops growing asFrom the bestselling author of MELISSA, a new book putting a non binary kid named Green at center stage. CRUSHES ARE CONFUSING. Green is very lucky. They've got a supportive dad, friendly neighbors, and good friends. They've figured out a lot of things but they cant figure out what to do about Ronnie. Ronnie's a boy who's been in Green's class for awhile. He's sweet. Funny. And lately, Green's heart has raced a little faster whenever he's around.