The Weight of Words

 Twelve-year-old Mari is growing up fast—too fast for her comfort or her mom’s approval. Between body shaming at home, bullying at school, and feeling invisible during the holidays, Mari’s self-esteem is at an all-time low. But when Jaxon, an older boy, steps in as an unexpected ally, Mari starts to find her voice—and herself.A heartfelt story about social anxiety, body image, bullying, and finding strength in unexpected places.#MiddleGrade #BodyPositivity #SelfEsteem #TweenReads #BullyingAwareness