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Starting over in a new place can feel scary—especially when the language, culture, and faces are all unfamiliar. For children who are new to a classroom, a community, or even a country, stories that reflect their experience can make all the difference.

I'm New Here is a beautifully illustrated picture book that follows three immigrant children—Maria, Jin, and Fatimah—as they navigate their first days in a new school. Through quiet courage and support from those around them, they begin to find their voices, their confidence, and their place.

With warmth and empathy, this story highlights the resilience of children adapting to change—and the power of kindness to help them feel at home.

🧡 Best for parents who...

• Are supporting a child who is adjusting to a new school or culture
• Value books that foster empathy, inclusion, and cultural understanding
• Are looking for conversation starters about diversity and belonging
• Want to validate the experiences of immigrant or multilingual children

💛 Best for kids who...

• Have recently moved, changed schools, or entered a new environment
• Feel shy, out of place, or uncertain about speaking up
• Are learning English or navigating a bilingual identity
• Enjoy stories of friendship, resilience, and real-life courage

🧠 Why It Helps:
I'm New Here helps children understand that they’re not alone when they feel different. It builds empathy among peers and models how community and kindness help newcomers thrive.

💡 What’s Inside:

• A 32-page hardcover with expressive, multicultural illustrations
• Simple, emotionally rich text
• Three distinct perspectives with universal themes of courage and belonging
• Ideal for classrooms, school counselors, ESL programs, or families

Because feeling new doesn’t last forever—and every child deserves to feel like they belong.