Thu was a quiet girl who had recently arrived in the United States from Vietnam. She didn’t speak any English, so she was struggling to adjust to her new life.
She was enrolled in a new school and was surprised to find that the other students were quite diverse. There was Veneisha, an outgoing girl with black hair, Tiana ,Joycelin ,Huanchi, and Drake, a short boy with a weird humor.
Thu tried to fit in but found it difficult. She was embarrassed by her lack of English and her inability to communicate with her classmates.
One day, Veneisha noticed Thu’s struggles and offered to help. She started to teach Thu basic English and the two soon became friends.
Tiana and Drake also noticed Thu’s struggles and offered to help, too. They all spent time together, teaching each other about their different cultures.
Thanks to Veneisha, Tiana and Drake, Thu had made some friends in her new school. She was grateful for their help in learning English, and for their friendship. She felt like she finally belonged in her new home.