Asali arrives at a new school determined to become someone new, hiding the strange gift that lets her feel what the earth is saying. But silencing half of herself comes at a cost, and the journey toward belonging begins only when she stops running from who she really is. A warm, honest East African story about identity, self-acceptance, and the discovery that what makes you different is not a weakness to conceal but a strength the world has been waiting for.
The Map Beneath Her Claws
She tried to bury the one thing that made her different. It was the only thing that could save them.
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CBC tags for this book
Core competencies
- Critical Thinking and Problem-solving
- Self-efficacy
Values
- Integrity
- Social Justice
Pertinent and contemporary issues
- Self-esteem
Language: English
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