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“But somehow I got used to the idea of trying something new.“

This is a story published in 2023 about an eleven-year-old girl named Avery. She feels squished and invisible being surrounded by her six siblings. She helps and takes care of her other siblings when she can. This can be seen in the classroom with students who are in this situation. They feel invisible and may feel overstimulated with all that is expected of them. This is a story to read to help students who feel invisible to feel seen.

I really enjoyed reading this book. This book is relatable to students who feel invisible and unheard. This story is geared towards higher grades with students who have more responsibility within their family and community.

“Just because you‘re part of a big family doesn‘t mean you have to be just like everyone else.”

I think this book would be great to teach about family types and the challenges of growing up. I think it also teaches important themes of individuality and could be used to teach about finding your own voice and being unique

This book describes a girl named maggie who shares her journey of being the middle child in a big family. It brings humorous insights on Maggies interactions with her family and is a great read!

#middlegrademagic #summerofmiddlegrade

From the team that brought us Allergic, Squished portrays a large Korean American family through the eyes of kid 2/7, Avery. She‘s transitioning from elementary to middle school, friends are growing apart, and she feels overwhelmed at home. A lot is expected of her in home help, and she yearns for privacy that seems out of reach. On top of everything, it looks like they‘ll have to move cross-country, too. How will Avery handle it all?