But always remember that you have the strength inside of you. I believe in you, Ashira

This isn’t working. Why can’t you see it? Why can’t you see ME?

Why did Ima want to move so far from her family, from her friends, her home?

I tug at the colorful volume. Wait, this isn’t a book… it’s a diary. Ima’s diary, from—

“Everything that happened?” The words emerge of their own volition; I have no idea what Aunt Chana is talking about

Her tone of voice makes it sound like making salmon is as exotic as scuba diving off the coast of Australia

I paste on a huge, fake smile. “I… have to go now, guys. I have something going on… It was great seeing you, though!”

I get it, there’s a uniform, but come on. Where’s the individuality, the funky hair accessories, the hairstyles that suit the face, not just the fashion?