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Lisa Allen-Agostini

In Home Home, Kayla, a teenager from Trinidad, is sent to live in Canada with her aunt after a major depressive episode. While she struggles with homesickness, cultural differences, and her mental health, she slowly begins to open up and receive help from those around her.

This story explores themes of identity, stigma, and recovery, especially within Caribbean and immigrant communities where mental health is not always talked about. It’s a powerful novel that encourages compassion, understanding, and the idea that asking for help is a sign of strength.