Nine-year-old Divya did not want to leave New Delhi and move to the United States, and she certainly does not want to share a room with her cousin, or start a new school, but her parents did not give her a choice. Divya Dubey is nine years old and in fourth grade. She loves her life in Delhi, India, so it's a big surprise when her parents tell her they're going to move to another country that's a 14-hour plane ride away! Her father's side of the family needs their help: her uncle is opening a second restaurant, and her grandmother needs some care. Divya channels her fondness for writing lists to help process her nervousness over leaving behind everything she loves, living with family she barely knows, going to a new school, and making new friends. A school "All about Me" project helps her feel connected to her life in India, as she fills a box with mementos of family traditions, her favorite interests, and memories of India. Comprised of 10 short chapters and many color illustrations, this relatable account of Divya's experience with emigration will resonate with anyone who has had to face new beginnings in their lives. Back matter includes a glossary, critical-thinking questions, and instructions for making your own All-about-Me Box.--Rosie Camargo "Booklist" Divya, a soon-to-be fourth grader, recently moved with her family from her home in Delhi, India, to a new country halfway across the world. Divya cherished her old home, her Nani, and her friends, and isn't pleased about the move, especially sharing a room with a cousin she hardly knows. This heartwarming story follows a young girl navigating a major life change while staying connected to her culture and the things she values. The vibrant, cartoonish illustrations enhance the uplifting tone of the narrative. The text is well-suited for the target age group, and the theme of adjusting to a new school will resonate with children facing similar experiences. VERDICT A must-have story for every collection about starting over in a new country and school.-- "School Library Journal" Sita Jit is a children's book author and elementary school teacher. Just like her character, Divya Dubey, she grew up close with her extended family in Canada and India. In her free time, Sita loves to read, listen to music, and play board games. She lives in Ontario with her husband and three children. Abhilasha is a children's book illustrator based in India. She transitioned into the whimsical world of children's books after working as an architect for over a decade. Illustrating children, animals, nature, and people has always come naturally to her. Since shifting her career, Abhilasha has worked with various indie publishers and authors on more than a dozen books. Abhilasha describes her art style as fluid and organic, as she loves to constantly experiment with color palettes and perspectives. She loves to work on multicultural, inclusive, and diverse children's books. In her free time, Abhilasha loves gardening, travelling, DIY, cooking and baking, and playing with her daughter and her cats.