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Are You Nobody Too?

By Tina Cane

By Tina Cane

By Tina Cane

By Tina Cane

By Tina Cane

By Tina Cane

By Tina Cane
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By Tina Cane
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Jun 17, 2025 | ISBN 9780593567043 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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Aug 27, 2024 | ISBN 9780593567012 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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Aug 27, 2024 | 286 Minutes | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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    About Are You Nobody Too?

    After years of discomfort as the only Chinese student at her private middle school, Emily transfers to Chinatown’s I.S. 23 for 8th Grade and ends up feeling more disconnected than ever. In this coming-of-age novel-in-verse, will Emily be able to find her way or will she lose herself completely?

    After a year of distance-learning, Emily Sofer finds her world turned upside down: she has to leave the only school she’s ever known to attend a public school in Chinatown. For the first time, Emily isn’t the only Chinese student around…but looking like everyone else doesn’t mean that understanding them will be easy–especially with an intimidating group of cool girls Emily calls The Five.

    When Emily discovers that her adoptive parents have been keeping a secret, she feels even more uncertain about who she is. A chance discovery of Emily Dickinson’s poetry helps her finally feel seen. . . but can the words of a writer from 200 years ago help her open up again, and find common ground with the Five?

    About Are You Nobody Too?

    After years of discomfort as the only Chinese student at her private middle school, Emily transfers to Chinatown’s I.S. 23 for 8th Grade and ends up feeling more disconnected than ever. In this coming-of-age novel-in-verse, will Emily be able to find her way or will she lose herself completely?

    After a year of distance-learning, Emily Sofer finds her world turned upside down: she has to leave the only school she’s ever known to attend a public school in Chinatown. For the first time, Emily isn’t the only Chinese student around…but looking like everyone else doesn’t mean that understanding them will be easy–especially with an intimidating group of cool girls Emily calls The Five.

    When Emily discovers that her adoptive parents have been keeping a secret, she feels even more uncertain about who she is. A chance discovery of Emily Dickinson’s poetry helps her finally feel seen. . . but can the words of a writer from 200 years ago help her open up again, and find common ground with the Five?

    About Are You Nobody Too?

    After years of discomfort as the only Chinese student at her private middle school, Emily transfers to Chinatown’s I.S. 23 for 8th Grade and ends up feeling more disconnected than ever. In this coming-of-age novel-in-verse, will Emily be able to find her way or will she lose herself completely?

    After a year of distance-learning, Emily Sofer finds her world turned upside down: she has to leave the only school she’s ever known to attend a public school in Chinatown. For the first time, Emily isn’t the only Chinese student around…but looking like everyone else doesn’t mean that understanding them will be easy–especially with an intimidating group of cool girls Emily calls The Five.

    When Emily discovers that her adoptive parents have been keeping a secret, she feels even more uncertain about who she is. A chance discovery of Emily Dickinson’s poetry helps her finally feel seen. . . but can the words of a writer from 200 years ago help her open up again, and find common ground with the Five?

    About Are You Nobody Too?

    After years of discomfort as the only Chinese student at her private middle school, Emily transfers to Chinatown’s I.S. 23 for 8th Grade and ends up feeling more disconnected than ever. In this coming-of-age novel-in-verse, will Emily be able to find her way or will she lose herself completely?

    After a year of distance-learning, Emily Sofer finds her world turned upside down: she has to leave the only school she’s ever known to attend a public school in Chinatown. For the first time, Emily isn’t the only Chinese student around…but looking like everyone else doesn’t mean that understanding them will be easy–especially with an intimidating group of cool girls Emily calls The Five.

    When Emily discovers that her adoptive parents have been keeping a secret, she feels even more uncertain about who she is. A chance discovery of Emily Dickinson’s poetry helps her finally feel seen. . . but can the words of a writer from 200 years ago help her open up again, and find common ground with the Five?

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    About Tina Cane

    Tina Cane grew up in downtown New York City during the 70s and 80s, surrounded by artists and writers and musicians, and she draws much of her creative inspiration from that era. The founder/ director of Writers-in-the-Schools, RI, Tina also… More about Tina Cane

    About Tina Cane

    Tina Cane grew up in downtown New York City during the 70s and 80s, surrounded by artists and writers and musicians, and she draws much of her creative inspiration from that era. The founder/ director of Writers-in-the-Schools, RI, Tina also… More about Tina Cane

    About Tina Cane

    Tina Cane grew up in downtown New York City during the 70s and 80s, surrounded by artists and writers and musicians, and she draws much of her creative inspiration from that era. The founder/ director of Writers-in-the-Schools, RI, Tina also… More about Tina Cane

    About Tina Cane

    Tina Cane grew up in downtown New York City during the 70s and 80s, surrounded by artists and writers and musicians, and she draws much of her creative inspiration from that era. The founder/ director of Writers-in-the-Schools, RI, Tina also… More about Tina Cane

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Make Me a World
    Jun 17, 2025 | 320 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593567043

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Make Me a World
    Aug 27, 2024 | 320 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593567012

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Make Me a World
    Aug 27, 2024 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593567036

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $15.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Aug 27, 2024 | 286 Minutes | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593865842

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    Praise

    “Captures big, serious ideas about life and relationships with brevity.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Introspective first-person verse skillfully depicts Emily’s conflicting emotions, which feel palpable as she grapples with the social nuances of each new experience.” —Publishers Weekly

    “With art and care, Cane […] crafts a story that’s both lyrical and deeply relatable.”—Lit Hub

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