Red, White, and Whole: A Newbery Honor Novel in Verse about an Indian American Girl Navigating Identity and Grief

by Rajani LaRocca

I’m sorry I can’t help you with the difficult times. I’m sorry I won’t be there to celebrate all your successes. But know that I love you, my star, my dear one, my darling. Know that you are already everything I hoped you would be, and more.