You’re the Boss, Gracie Wei (Gracie Wei #2)
Written by Kristen Mei Chase
Illustrated by Basia Tran
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Everyone’s favorite fourth grader, Gracie Wei, is back for her second chapter book adventure, and she’s determined to have the most AWESOME summer ever—if only she can work up the nerve to get back on her bike..
Gracie Wei is the boss and she has everything figured out for a fun time in her Summer of Awesome Club. Slime time! Water balloon fights. Dance offs and plenty of snacks.
But her friends Elena, Keira, and Lydia have different ideas. They want to ride bikes, which sounds awful to Gracie, who had a horrible tumble the first time on her bicycle. Can Gracie Wei tell her brain who’s boss and muster up the courage to ride again? Or will her fear get in the way of her summer of awesome?
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Primary ISBN: 9780593813003
Publication Date: March 2026
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Chapter Book, Age 07 or older
Community Represented: Chinese/Chinese American
Themes: Cross-Group Friendship, Diverse Abilities: Physical, Family Relationship: Extended, Generation: 1st, Identity: Multiracial, Mental Health, Outdoor Exploration, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Trauma & Healing
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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