New York Times bestselling author and Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde encourages young readers to embrace what makes them different in this vibrant and uplifting new picture book.We are the weird. The wonderfully weird, that is. When others blend in, we stand out.Young readers will find joyful encouragement in this empowering celebration of individuality and self-acceptance. Through an motivating message and a series of inspiring quotes and affirmations, this book encourages readers to embrace their unique quirks and see them as strengths. Its a colorful manifesto for anyone who has ever felt out of place or different, urging them to stand out, be proud, and stay true to themselves.This book is a perfect gift for anyone who needs a reminder that being weird is wonderful, from one of America''s most exciting and unique young voices. Also available from Zaila Avant-garde:Words of Wonder from Z to AWords Are Magic! (Step Into Reading)Sports Are Fun! (Step Into Reading)It''s Not Bragging If It''s True