Solving For M

When Mika starts fifth grade at the middle school, her neat life gets messy. Separated
from old friends and starting new classes, Mika is far from her comfort zone. And
math class is the most confusing of all, especially when her teacher Mr. Vann assigns
math journals. Art in math? Who’s ever heard of such a thing?

But when challenges arise at home, Mika realizes there are no easy answers. Maybe,
with some help from friends, family, and one unique teacher, a math journal can help
her work out problems, and not just the math ones.

Debut author Jennifer Swender delivers poignant prose and illustrator Jennifer
Naalchigar brings Mika’s journal to life in this perfect equation of honesty plus hope
that adds up to a heartwarming coming-of-age story.




Author’s note. Black-and-white illustrations.