My name is Sydney Cassell, and I am currently a freshman in high school. I wrote this book to teach younger kids about not judging their friends or others by their external appearance. It brings out the qualities of accepting individuals, even if they don’t like the same interests as you or look like you. Everyone has their own style, mindset and character which makes us who we are. My inspiration is from past relations with people, and how in the end everything turns out to be what you have worked for and wanted. My main character Iris shows this because she is judged by her classmates due to her colors, but is luckily exposed to a new environment where she is no longer judged and is accepted by her friends. Once you’ve found that you’re truly happy, you have found your happy place; and I’m a firm believer in that. Happy reading!