Sincerely Sicily

Sicily Jordan's worst fear comes true when she starts at a new school with none of her friends and has to wear a uniform she hates. Sixth grade only gets harder after her class presentation, when instead of moving on like everyone else, she's questioned about being both Black and Panamanian.

She wants to be understood, but no one seems ready to listen - not at school and not at home, where her abuela criticizes her braids, hurting her all over again. Staying silent isn't an option, but Sicily struggles to find the words to express who she is.

Though she hasn't written in her journal since her abuelo died, she decides to start again, hoping it will help her show herself and others what it means to be proudly Black and Panamanian.