Lily Xiao Speaks Out.

This article from Publishers Weekly discusses the book "Lily Xiao Speaks Out" by Nicole Chen. The story follows Lily Xiao, a Taiwanese American sixth grader who dreams of being in a grunge band and overcoming her shyness. Lily convinces her cousin Vivian to join her at Camp Rock Out, where they will learn to play instruments and perform in a concert. However, Lily discovers that Vivian may need summer tutoring, and she decides to help her cousin by forming an ESL homework club. The book explores themes of friendship, advocacy, and the experiences of growing up Asian American. [Extracted from the article]

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