The story follows Jamie, a fourth-grader embarking on her first day at a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) school where she will learn in both English and Mandarin. Despite her weekend Chinese classes and speaking Mandarin with her grandparents, Jamie faces the challenge of communicating daily in a language she's not fully confident in. The narrative explores her feelings of uncertainty and excitement as she navigates this new educational environment, highlighting themes of language learning, cultural identity, and personal growth.
