The Trouble with Sunshine

by Yamile Saied Méndez

A heartwarming story about grief and new beginnings, by Pura Belpre Award-winning author Yamile Saied Mendez.

THE TROUBLE WITH SUNSHINE IS IT COMES EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU DON'T DESERVE IT.

Dorani's mom, Isa, taught her to be bold and challenge the rules if they don't seem fair. People are more important than rules. But she never taught Dorani how to do it all without her. So, when Isa dies on the way to speak with the principal...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1546122745
• ISBN13: 9781546122746
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Scholastic Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7