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

by Rajani LaRocca

We all contain multitudes, and not only is that okay, it is essential. I hope you enjoyed reading this book of my heart. I hope it helps you understand that even when you feel torn apart, you can still be a whole person—not just despite the things you struggle with, but because of them.

I hope this story helps readers, young and old, understand that none of us is just one thing. We can sit with the things we struggle with, and ultimately find that they are our strengths.