The Best at It (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432881634)

From award-winning actor Maulik Pancholy comes a hilarious and heartfelt middle grade debut about a gay Indian American boy coming into his own. One of Time Out's "LGBTQ+ books for kids to read during Pride Month," this is perfect for fans of Tim Federle's Nate series. A Stonewall Honor Book

Rahul Kapoor is heading into seventh grade in a small town in Indiana. The start of middle school is making him feel increasingly anxious, so his favorite person in the whole world, his grandfather, Bhai, gives him some well-meaning advice: Find one thing you're really good at and become the BEST at it.

Those four little words sear themselves into Rahul's brain. While he's not quite sure what that special thing is, he is convinced that once he finds it, bullies like Brent Mason will stop torturing him at school. And he won't be worried about staring too long at his classmate Justin Emery. With his best friend, Chelsea, by his side, Rahul is ready to crush this challenge.... But what if he discovers he isn't the best at anything?

Funny, charming, and incredibly touching, this is a story about friendship, family, and the courage it takes to live your truth.

--Kacen Callender, Stonewall Award-winning author of Hurricane Child

Author: Maulik Pancholy
ISBN-10: 1432881639
ISBN-13: 9781432881634
Publisher: Thorndike Striving Reader
Language: English
Published: 09/09/2020
Pages: 351
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.90d
Large Print

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 505567 / Best at It