But Why?
AUTHOR: Brenda D. Proctor
READING LEVEL: 8-12 Year Old
THEMES:
Children's books about friendship | Books about inclusion and diversity for kids | Middle grade realistic fiction | Books about standing up for yourself | School friendship drama books | Kids books about acceptance and kindness | Coming of age books for ages 8-12
SYNOPSIS:
Amy Taylor is turning ten, and she’s determined to throw the perfect birthday party. She’s carefully chosen her guest list, inviting the friends who matter most. But when her mom starts questioning her choices, Amy finds herself facing tough conversations about friendship, differences, and what it really means to belong.
"They’re just different from us."
"Are you sure they’re the right friends for you?"
Amy knows in her heart that friendship isn’t about being the same, but finding the right words to explain it isn’t easy. As she struggles to make sense of the doubts being raised, she begins to wonder—does she need to change her list, or does she need to change the way others see it?
A heartfelt story about friendship, acceptance, and learning to ask the hard questions, But Why? is a powerful reminder that doing what’s right isn’t always easy—but it’s always worth it.
