My Fate According to the Butterfly

My Fate According to the Butterfly* "Villanueva's debut is a beautiful #ownvoices middle grade novel. Tough topics are addressed, but warmth and humor bring lightness to Sab's story. This immersive novel bursts with life." Kirkus Reviews, starred review When superstitious Sab sees a giant black butterfly, an omen of death, she knows that she's doomed! According to legend, she has one week before her fate catches up with her on her 11th birthday. With her time running out, all she

“This book offers teens and tweens vital tools to help them belief in themselves and thrive

who is both menacing and alluring

But when a few special pairs get knocked down

But while Augustus and his family were free

“The small shall be large

a grandma's magic bursts through the door as soon as she comes to visit and can be seen in every wonderful thing she does: playing

Thunder roars

Thomas considers four black girl protagonists from some of the most popular stories of the early 21st century: Bonnie Bennett from the CW’s The Vampire Diaries

Now more than ever

They’re the best friends they’ve got

bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

A failed audition lands her in the school's side-character track