The Girl with CloudskinA heartwarming, empowering story about courage, self-acceptance, and the beauty of standing out.Sutton isn't your average anything.She's taller than most kids in her grade, sharper than most adults expect, and shines with what her mom calls "main character energy." On the volleyball court, she's unstoppable. With a sketchbook in hand, she turns blank pages into worlds of color. But beneath her confidence is something she's still learning to love-her vitiligo, the cloud-shaped patches that make her skin look a little different.When a school talent show challenges her to share her truth, Sutton's world changes. Her spoken-word poem, "The Girl with Cloudskin," turns whispers into applause-and fear into pride. But being brave doesn't mean life suddenly gets easy. From judgmental teammates and quiet insecurities to a family about to welcome a new baby, Sutton's story is filled with growing pains, laughter, art, friendship, and fierce love.Through volleyball games, stormy days, and paint-splattered nights, Sutton learns that: Her skin tells a story worth celebrating.Leadership can shine even from the bench.Courage doesn't mean never being scared-it means showing up anyway.Love doesn't shrink when shared; it grows.When Sutton's baby sibling arrives-born with a small patch of cloud-colored skin just like hers-she realizes her journey has come full circle. What once made her feel different now connects her to something bigger: a story of identity, family, and pride that glows from the inside out.Perfect for readers aged 8-13, The Girl with Cloudskin is a heartfelt middle-grade novel that celebrates self-expression, resilience, and the power of embracing what makes us unique. Fans of Wonder, Fish in a Tree, and Because of Winn-Dixie will fall in love with Sutton's courage, humor, and shining heart.Themes: Self-acceptance & diversityCreativity & self-expressionFriendship & teamworkFamily, empathy, and growing upInspirational, funny, and deeply moving - "The Girl with Cloudskin" reminds every reader that clouds don't hide the sun... they help it shine.