A Handful of Stars

In this heartfelt story, Lily's life takes a turn when her blind dog, Lucky, escapes, only to be caught by Salma Santiago, a girl working with her family during the blueberry-picking season in Eastern Maine. As they bond over painting bee boxes for Lily's grandfather, their friendship flourishes, but challenges arise when Salma considers entering the Blueberry Queen pageant. The narrative explores themes of friendship, belonging, and the complexities of community as they confront the question of whether an outsider like Salma should compete.