Figure It Out, Henri Weldon

Tanita S. Davis has crafted a heartwarming middle-grade novel featuring the relatable struggles of seventh-grader Henrietta Weldon as she navigates middle school, family dynamics, and a learning disability. As Henrietta transitions from a special education school to a mainstream public school, she not only grapples with dyscalculia but also tackles friendship dilemmas, sibling rivalries, joining a soccer team, and discovering poetry. With the help of her tutor, Vinnie, Henri learns to tackle her challenges one step at a time, balancing the equations of her life and striving for harmony. Tanita S. Davis, author of Partly Cloudy and Serena Says, has written another funny, warm story featuring middle school and family life—all about the complex calculations it takes for everyone to balance the equations of their lives and what it takes to be part of a team while handling a learning disability. This middle grade novel is perfect for fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington and A Good Kind of Trouble.