Just Shy of OrdinaryJust Shy of Ordinary

"Thirteen-year-old nonbinary homeschooler Shai is an expert problem-solver. They've always been good at researching solutions and figuring everything out on their own. Well, almost everything. Shai still hasn’t been able to logic their way through one thing: picking at the hair on their arms. Since their mom lost her job, the two had to move in with family friends. Then the world went into lockdown, and Shai’s been unable to control their picking. But now, as the difficult times recede and everyone begins to discover their 'new normal,' Shai’s hoping the stress that caused their picking will end, too--especially if they can create a foolproof plan to completely change their life, like starting public school, making new friends, and diving deeper into their Jewish heritage. But with each change, more surprises come, and Shai begins to realize that no plan is perfect--and sometimes the best way forward is with the help of family and friends"--Dust jacket flap.