Natalia and Yesenia

About this book

A middle school-aged girl named Natalia experiences conflicts with her so-called "friends". They force Natalia to help them harass a shy classmate named Yesenia, who has just immigrated to the United States from Colombia only several months ago. Natalia doesn't find the tormenting of Yesenia right, especially to the extent that her friends make it. Natalia decides to take action and start a better relationship with Yesenia despite obstacles coming her way. Later on, Yesenia gets to know Natalia and another girl called Raelyn. Based on her treatment from the bullies in America, Yesenia feels shy to talk in her group since she is worried about the girls judging her. But she tries to foster a good friendship with the two by introducing her Latin American culture to them. Can Natalia find a way to make Yesenia feel welcome in this country? And can Yesenia find a way that her culture brings her and these girls together rather than set them apart?