Thursday, April 30, 2026

Space for Saffron by Rie Neal - ADVISABLE

Space for Saffron by Rie Neal, 177 pages. Aladdin, 2026. $8

Content: G

BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SOME

10yo Saffron loves everything about science, but she struggles to control her impulsivity.   When Saffron and her two moms move from Iowa to California to run her grandmother's coffee shop, they discover that it is in financial trouble.  Can Saffron save the coffee shop using her love of science? 

Space for Saffron is a sweet book about trying to be okay with who you are but also work well with others.  Saffron learns that it is ok to be different. She struggles with controlling her impulsivity.   This book also contains many space facts. 

Saffron is hearing impaired and wears a hearing aid.  She is presumably white.

Tracie, Elementary School Librarian



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