Kat Fajardo

Synclaire Fields has always known exactly who she is: the Math Kid in Mrs. Z's class. She gets perfect marks on every single quiz, helps her classmates master tricky concepts, and loves showing off her skills after school at her parents' store. But everything changes when she gets two answers wrong on a test. If she is not the Math Kid anymore, who is she? Determined to find a brand new talent, Synclaire sets out on a quest to discover what comes next. Could she be a piano prodigy? A board game champion? A roller skating star? While trying out new hobbies is exciting, she cannot help but feel pulled back to the numbers she loves so much. With the support of her friends and a lot of laughs along the way, Synclaire must figure out if it is okay to make mistakes. Step into Mrs. Z's classroom for a hilarious and heartwarming story about trying new things, leaning on your friends, and discovering that you do not have to be perfect to be amazing.

Poppy Song knows how to make a classroom feel warmer: share something delicious. In Mrs. Z’s third-grade class at Curiosity Academy, Poppy brings the flavors she learned from her grandmother, Po Po, including pineapple buns, egg tarts, and other special treats. When her classmates ask her to try making Dragon’s Beard candy, Poppy is excited, nervous, and determined. But baking is not the only thing on her mind. Since moving to Peppermint Falls, Po Po has been acting different, misplacing things and mixing up recipes she used to know by heart. Gentle, heartfelt, and full of food and family, this illustrated chapter book follows Poppy as she tries to connect with new classmates while worrying about someone she loves. It is a warm choice for readers who enjoy school stories, family traditions, and characters who show care through creativity.