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The Boy on Fire

Author and illustrator: Sarthak Sinha

Early emotions can sometimes be overwhelming and all-consuming. Til finds his feelings are so strong that he burns bigger and brighter, and so feels set apart from children at school. A touching encounter with a star helps him discover how he can better regulate his feelings and feel confident in who he is.

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  • Own Voice
  • South Asian representation
  • Mixed-heritage representation
  • Black/brown representation
  • Diverse cast