A Seat at the Table

<p>At Maplewood Elementary lunch tables and playground groups seem set in stone-until a small group of students decides to change that.</p><p>When <strong>Zoe</strong> the new girl at school struggles to find a place to sit at lunch <strong>Lily</strong> notices and invites her in remembering her own past loneliness. <strong>Jake</strong> a student council leader sees an opportunity to make the school more welcoming. <strong>Mateo</strong> who once felt invisible after moving from another country knows how hard it is to be left out. Together they launch a movement to make sure no student feels alone at recess in the cafeteria or anywhere at school.</p><p>But not everyone agrees that things need to change. Facing resistance from classmates and even some adults the group must work together to prove that small acts of kindness-like inviting someone to sit at the table or play at recess-can make a big difference.</p><p>Perfect for readers ages <strong>8-12</strong> <em>A Seat at the Table</em> is an inspiring story about <strong>friendship inclusion and standing up for others</strong>. With relatable characters and real-world challenges this heartwarming book encourages young readers to create spaces where <em>everyone</em> belongs.</p><p><strong>Because everyone deserves a seat at the table.</strong></p>