Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution

Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature   Member of the 2023 Notable Books for a Global Society (NGBS) List   From the beloved author of President of the Whole Fifth Grade, a story about a young Black girl who summons the courage to fight against a discriminatory dress code--and stand up for herself.   Lotus Bloom just wants to express herself--with her violin, her retro style, and her peaceful vibe, not to mention her fabuloushair.   This school year, Lotus is taking her talent and spirit to the seventh grade at a new school of the arts. The one where she just might get to play under the famous maestro, a violin virtuoso and conductor of the orchestra. But Lotus's best friend, Rebel, thinks Lotus should stay at their school. Why should this fancy new school get all the funding and pull the brightest kids out? Rebel wants Lotus to help her protest, but Lotus isn't sure. If she's going to be in the spotlight, she'd rather it be for her music.   Then, whe