Claudia Kishi has always prided herself on being the most creative student in her class, but everything changes when Ashley Wyeth arrives. Ashley is undeniably unique, dressing in bohemian styles, sporting multiple earrings, and possessing incredible artistic talent. When Ashley recognizes Claudia's own artistic gifts, she insists that Claudia is wasting her potential by running the Baby-sitters Club. Flattered by the attention from someone so sophisticated, Claudia begins skipping club meetings to spend more time painting and sculpting with her new friend. Her dedication to the babysitting business begins to slip, leaving her closest friends feeling abandoned and frustrated. Now, Claudia is caught in a difficult tug-of-war between nurturing her artistic passions and honoring the commitments she made to her best friends. She must ultimately decide what true friendship means and whether she really has to choose between her art and the club.