Weird! FOC January 11, 2027

Ever feel like you don’t belong? High energy and big emotions combine in this fun-filled graphic novel about trying to fit in and finding the courage to be yourself.It’s the first day of sixth grade, and Nadira Dunley is ecstatic to finally be a middle schooler. Expecting new friends and a fresh start, Nadira is horrified to discover that her reputation of being “weird” has followed her to this new school. And when Nadira gets introduced to the cool new girl as “weird,” ruining her chances of making a new friend, Nadira decides she’s not going to be weird anymore! With the help of an ex-friend who made it to the cool crowd, Nadira tries to become a perfectly normal 11-year-old girl by changing everything about herself. At first, it works—suddenly making new friends and getting invited to parties is a cinch! But Olivia, leader of the Normal Cool and Popular kids, doesn’t buy it. She knows that deep down, Nadira is weird, and she’s going to prove it to the whole school! How long can Nadira keep up her ruse before her new friends find out who she really is?