Girl in Shades

In this sweetly funny and insightful novel, 11-year-old Maya Devine embarks on a profound journey to understand her mother, her father, and ultimately, herself. Gifted with the ability to see colors around people and hear their thoughts, Maya navigates the complexities of her relationships, particularly with her unconventional mother, Marigold, who, after a cancer diagnosis, retreats to a tepee in the backyard. As the community gathers around Marigold, and her father's emotional distance grows, Maya finds comfort in music but is left with unanswered questions about her family's truths and her own identity.