Die zwölfjährige Mimi ist gerade von Kalifornien in eine kleine Stadt in Vermont gezogen. Wir schreiben das Jahr 1969 und Mimi versucht herauszufinden, wo sie hingehört. Als halb schwarzes und halb japanisches neues Mädchen in der Schule, das Astronautin werden möchte, fragt sich Mimi, ob sie jemals in ihrer neuen Stadt glücklich sein wird und ob sie und ihre Familie jemals akzeptiert werden.
Physical/Character TraitsIntelligentKindBraveHalf Japanese and half Black How does this character change over time?Mimi learns to use her voice in a respectful manner. She also discovers who she is as person as she grows up. What challenges does this character face?Mimi faces many challenges. She is the new girl in school, and she faces racism and ignorance all of the time because she is biracial.
Stacey
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Timothy
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Mama
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Papa
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Mr. Dell
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