Lily's Promise

In Lily’s Promise, National Book Award-winning author Kathryn Erskine tells the heartfelt story of eleven-year-old Lily as she navigates grief and the challenges of speaking up after her father's passing. With a promise to "Strive for Five" and express herself, Lily faces her fears for the first time in public school, supported by her new friends Hobart and Dunya. Together, they encounter the harsh realities of bullying, prompting Lily to discover the true meaning of friendship and the courage to stand up for herself and others. Enhanced by the witty commentary from Libro, the book itself, this novel serves as a poignant exploration of social emotional learning.