Felisha Williams – författare

Allison is a vibrant seven-year-old who is stricken with a terminal heart illness. Rainbows have always been her favorite, but they become more meaningful as her body gradually weakens. Although the different colors of the rainbow bring comfort to Allison, they also bring sadness. Remembering her colorful life before her illness makes Allison want to give up on everything. With help from her mom and friends, the colors of the rainbow eventually bring new meaning to Allison''s life, which help her enjoy the life she is now living, despite her terminal illness.

BJ is finding out the hard way that his classmates perceive him as different, which is not cool at his school. They constantly tease him and call him hurtful names. Without any friends, he seeks help from his art teacher who triggers an eye-opening conversation between BJ and his parents. When he realizes that his biracial heritage is just as significant as any other racial heritage, BJ begins to show a confident attitude that helps him appreciate his own self-worth.

Valentina is so excited about her upcoming first day in elementary school that she imagines wearing her new outfit, meeting new friends, and having the best new teacher in the whole world. When she realizes that some things don''t go as well as planned, she hesitantly settles into the school year. As Valentina arrives to school each day, she encounters her teacher who seems to be a little weird. But as the first week of school comes to an end, Valentina accepts her new teacher, not only as a one of a kind, but also as her favorite.