Becoming Madeleine

Reach for this book when your child feels like a 'square peg in a round hole' or struggles to fit in at school. This intimate biography follows the early life of Madeleine L'Engle, the author of A Wrinkle in Time, exploring her experiences as a lonely child who found solace in her imagination and the written word. It beautifully captures the pain of being misunderstood by teachers and peers, while highlighting how those same unique qualities eventually fueled her creative genius. Written by her granddaughters, the narrative is gentle yet honest about the difficulties of growing up different. It is an ideal choice for middle-grade readers who need to know that their internal world is a gift, not a burden, and that resilience is built through staying true to oneself.