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A heartfelt, sweet, social justice-themed ode to blended and unconventional families—perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia, Lisa Graff, and Sara Pennypacker. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.

In this sequel to Two Naomis, now that Naomi Marie’s mom and Naomi E.’s dad are married, the girls have learned to do a lot of things together, like All-Family Sunday dinners, sixth-grade homework, navigating the subway system by themselves, and visiting their favorite bakeries. Until sixth grade in a new school presents a whole new set of surprises and challenges.

Trusting her gut has worked for Naomi E. all her life, and she figures that it will be an asset to her role as a Peer Mediator—until she realizes how much of the job requires the Art of Compromise, which she’s only just starting to get used to at home.

Naomi Marie is excited about making new friends—but she wants to keep old ones too. And when she sees that some in the school community have a hard time with the realities of “diversity in action,” she wonders if the new members of her family can see those realities as well.

As the girls deal with the ups and downs of middle school and the mysteries of family dynamics, they learn that even when life and school try to drive you apart, it’s ultimately easier to face everything together.

They’re more than friends, not quite twins, and figuring out what it means to be family.

Friendship and Family: Naomi Marie and Naomi E. are learning how to be sisters. But navigating a new Brooklyn neighborhood and each other is more complicated than they ever expected. Social Justice for Kids: A thoughtful exploration of community, diversity, and navigating microaggressions in a realistic middle school setting that will spark important conversations. Alternating Perspectives: Told from the viewpoints of both Naomis, this story shows how two girls can see the exact same situation in totally different ways. Contemporary Realistic Fiction: Perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia and Sara Pennypacker, this heartfelt novel tackles real-world issues with honesty and hope.