Your Turn Marisol Rainey

Horn Book Fanfare Two-time Newbery Medal winner Erin Entrada Kelly’s alter ego—the effervescent Marisol Rainey—returns in this illustrated school story about overcoming stage fright and taking your turn that is just right for fans of Ramona, Clementine, and Ivy & Bean.

Under normal circumstances, Marisol loves language arts class. Mrs. Ruby is her favorite teacher and always makes her feel special...until the day Mrs. Ruby makes a horrible, terrible, downright dreadful announcement: All the kids have to write their own haiku. As if that's not bad enough, they have to read their haiku in front of the whole class! Marisol would rather swim through a pack of jellyfish than get up in front of the whole class to read anything, much less a haiku.

Maybe she can stay home sick. Maybe she can transfer to another school. Maybe she can conjure a spell that makes her disappear.

Or maybe, just maybe, she'll figure out a way to take her turn.

Told in short chapters with illustrations by the author on almost every page, this stand-alone addition to the Maybe Marisol series continues to uplift the small but mighty Marisol. Your Turn Marisol Rainey celebrates the joys of friendship, the triumph of overcoming fears, and the power of believing in yourself.

Can Marisol find the courage to share her voice, even when she’s terrified?
Overcoming Stage Fright: Marisol’s favorite teacher gives the whole class an assignment to write and perform a haiku, triggering Marisol’s biggest fear: public speaking.Social Emotional Learning: A gentle and heartfelt story that explores dealing with anxiety, finding the courage to be yourself, and showing empathy for others.Authentic Representation: Features a warm and relatable Filipino American main character, Marisol Rainey, in a story that celebrates family, culture, and finding your place.Perfect for Early Readers: Told in short, accessible chapters with charming illustrations by the author on nearly every page, making it an ideal transition to chapter books.