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After learning she has to wear both braces and glasses, Mia feels uneasy about her fashion future. With encouragement from her stylish mother and the supportive members of the Cupcake Club, she comes to realize that her sense of self remains unchanged, even if her looks do.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Coco Simon
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