Poems of a New American Teenager-Surviving High School Far From Home

What happens when you're forced to start over in a place that doesn't feel like home?Poems of a New American Teenager follows a Belizean girl trying to survive high school in Texas-lonely hallways, unseen crushes, fake friends, homesickness, and the quiet ache of feeling out of place.Through raw, honest poems, Sasha Dietze captures identity, heartbreak, resilience, and the search for belonging far from home.For anyone who has ever felt invisible, different, or alone-these poems remind you that you are still becoming,and you won't always feel this way. Sasha Dietze is a Belizean-born author, mother, and creative storyteller based in Colorado. As a mother of seven, in a blended family, and caregiver to her daughter with Cerebral Palsy, Sasha draws inspiration from her family's love, resilience, and laughter.Through her writing, Sasha celebrates inclusion, imagination, and the strength that comes from embracing who we are. Xariah's Super Wheels was inspired by her daughter, her joyful spirit and determination.When she's not writing, Sasha enjoys traveling, baking with her kids, and dreaming up new stories that make children smile.