You’re a Winner, Gracie Wei (Gracie Wei #1)
Written by Kristen Mei Chase
Illustrated by Basia Tran
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Meet Gracie Wei—a go-getting fourth grader who’s determined to win it all at her school’s spelling bee competition!
Gracie Wei wants nothing more than to make it onto the Wei’s Special Wall, which displays awards from every family member, even her baby brother—all except for Gracie. Which is why she must win the Grapevine Elementary 4th Grade Class Spelling Bee competition.
Gracie has studied hard, there’s just one problem—well, person—in her way. And her name is Elena Yarberry, who’s had it out for Gracie since kindergarten. Can Gracie finally beat Elena and earn a coveted spot on the Wei’s Special Wall?
In a day full of ups and downs, Gracie will learn what it truly means to be special and that winning may be different from what she expected.
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Primary ISBN: 9780593812969
Publication Date: March 2026
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Chapter Book, Age 07 or older
Community Represented: Chinese/Chinese American
Themes: Cross-Group Friendship, Education & Literacy, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Generation: 1st, Identity: Exploration, Identity: Multiracial, Mental Health, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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