Raspberries & Belonging: When We Stand Together

By Nicole Hobbs

RJ never imagined that sharing his favorite family tradition would change everything.

What began as a simple school project soon turns into something much bigger when classmates discover the Hawthorne family's beloved Birthday Raspberry Tradition. At first, the questions seem harmless. Then come the jokes. The whispers. The teasing.

Before long, RJ, Kai, Katie, and Danielle find themselves facing mockery from their classmates-and the pressure begins to pull them apart.

As hurt feelings grow and trust begins to crack, the cousins must decide what matters most: fitting in with everyone else or standing by the family they love.

Filled with heart, humor, forgiveness, and unforgettable family moments, Raspberries & Belonging: When We Stand Together is a powerful story about loyalty, identity, and finding the courage to stand together when it would be easier to stand alone.

Because family isn't about never facing problems.

It's about facing them together.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HF1B1BCK
• ISBN13: 9798256274689
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Amazon.com
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 5 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7