The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class: Fia Hosein Finds Her Beat
by Tracey Baptiste

Meet the kids in The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class wacky and wonderful third grade class! Fia Hosein loves life in Peppermint Falls, but when she notices her Trinidadian accent beginning to fade, she hits a few bumps in the road while regaining her voice.

When Fia Hosein and her family moved from Trinidad & Tobago to Peppermint Falls, she was excited for everything new that awaited them, like snow days! But one cold winter day, Fia’s voice starts to sound different and Ma and Grampy tell her it sounds like she has “snow in her throat.” Oh no! Did Fia catch a cold?

Now, Mrs. Z has assigned Fia a verbal presentation to perform in front of the whole class. How is Fia supposed to speak in front of her classmates when her voice feels all wrong? With the support of her parents, friends, and teachers, Fia must find a new sound that rings true to who she is!

Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpré Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Fia’s story invites readers into Mrs. Z’s class where friendship and fun rule the school, from New York Times bestselling author Tracey Baptiste.

Perfect for!

• My Weirdtastic School fans
• Reluctant readers
• Classroom read-alouds
• Andrew Clements fans
• Young musicians
• Anyone who’s had a big move!

Read them all! The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class has plenty of stories to share. This innovative series features a different kid in the same third-grade class, written by a rotating all-star author—you can start anywhere!