Emerging (The Onaleigh Series)

Onaleigh is fifteen. She knows who she is — or thought she did.But fifteen is louder than ten. The battles are bigger. A cousin who takes too much. A boy who makes her feel chosen right up until she shows him who she actually is. The pressure to perform, to shrink, to be someone different in every room she walks into.In this powerful second book of The Onaleigh Series, Onaleigh returns to the community center on Maple Street — and to Shine — to work through the hardest lessons yet. That blood does not mean unlimited access. That love and taking advantage can exist in the same person. That who you are when nobody is watching is the only version of you that truly matters.With rich illustrations, honest dialogue and reflection activities after every chapter, Emerging gives teen readers the tools to navigate peer pressure, family boundaries and identity — and come out knowing exactly who they are.Perfect for:Teens navigating peer pressure and toxic friendshipsYoung people struggling with family boundariesClassrooms, counseling settings and youth programsAnyone who has ever lost themselves trying to belongThe journey continues. And it goes deeper. Read more