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Galaxy: The Prettiest Star by Jadzia Axelrod and Jess Taylor is a story about the perfect teen, Taylor Barzelay. He is the star of the high school basketball team. He has too many friends to count. And a loving family at home.... but in reality, Taylor is actually an alien princess posing as a human to escape the war on her home planet. Just because life on the outside seems perfect, doesn't mean it always is. (Goodreads, 2022)

When your physical appearance doesn't match who you are on the inside, it can make life hard to life. People see Taylor as a popular high school athlete. He has many friends and a family that loves him, but inside he is a girl. Meeting the right person helps taylor realize that she should be herself. This a very brave thing to do. This journey of bravery is why I loved Galaxy: The Prettiest Star by Jadzia Axelrod and Jess Taylor. It is raw and and brave yet is funny and full of love. It shows that being brave enough to show who you are isn't always easy, but it's worth it.

What would you look like as an alien? This is a simple prompt, but after teens are doing drawing their alien counterparts, they should be given an opportunity to explain why they choose certain physical features. Teens may choose to look a certain way as to best express themselves in ways they cannot now. This is a great art project as well as a time to teens to let their imagination soar as well as be accepted no matter how they look.