Pictures of Me

A fun read about 11-year-old word-loving Annie!

self-portrait n.: a torture device that will potentially humiliate you in front of the entire class.

It's the end of fifth grade, and eleven-year-old Annie is ready to move to middle school. But first, she must complete a self portrait for the end-of-year project-and present it to the class. Annie's fear of public speaking isn't her only problem. Two of the girls in her class seem determined to make her life miserable. And how is she supposed to create a self-portrait in the first place? She loves words, but how can words show who she is?

Meanwhile, Annie's best friend Taylor is caught up in a situation of her own. Her parents are anxious about Taylor's autistic little brother, leaving Taylor feeling left out. And the new girl, Lacey, seems like she could be a good friend, but Annie can't quite figure her out.

With forty-eight days until the end of the school year and the looming project, all three girls have to grow and be willing to face who they are-and who they want to be.

Ideal for ages 9-11.